Kenyan Presidential Palace: Kenya is finalizing a new trade deal with the United States.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: High food prices "will continue into next year".

Bank of England Governor Bailey: UK inflation is likely to fall to 5% or lower this year.

Bank of Japan official: No comment on currency issues.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Inflation is expected to fall this year.

Market news: The Sweden Democrats will not support the opposition party’s bank tax proposal.

EUR/USD stood at 1.05, up 0.32% on the day.

Market News: Turkish President Erdogan was absent from the peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia held in Spain.

According to a Reuters survey, Malaysian palm oil inventories in September are expected to be 2.38 million metric tons, an increase of 12.05% from August. Palm oil production in September is expected to be 1.86 million metric tons, an increase of 6.08% from August. Palm oil exports in September are expected to be 1.32 million metric tons, an increase of 8.04% from August.

Financial website Forexlive commented on the monthly PPI rate in the Eurozone in August: The rise in the Eurozone Producer Price Index (PPI) in August was largely attributed to the rise in energy prices brought about by soaring oil prices. Excluding this factor, producer prices across the industry actually fell by 0.2%.

German Economics Ministry: The cabinet will pass a decree on coal today. Germany will restart decommissioned coal power plants this winter.

According to Nikkei: Mizuho Securities and Rakuten Securities will form a joint venture.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange documents: Standard Chartered Group (02888.HK) repurchased a total of 2.4 million shares at a price of 18.4 million pounds on October 3.

According to TASS news agency: The Slovak government has decided to implement temporary controls on the border with Hungary.

British Defense Secretary Shapps: Will work with NATO allies to provide assistance to Ukraine.

S&P Global Market Intelligence: French 5-year credit default swaps (CDS) rose to 28 basis points from the last close of 27 basis points, the highest since May 18.

The Central Bank of Kenya: Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to be 5.5% and 5.4% in the third quarter and fourth quarter respectively.

National Hurricane Center: Storm Philip remains unorganized as it slowly moves northwest, with heavy rains and flooding continuing to hit parts of the British and U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Central Bank of Iceland maintained the 7-day deposit rate at 9.25%.