UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Hunt: (on inflation data) We can’t have any more borrowing sprees now.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42.4 million cubic meters on Wednesday.

U.S. crude oil futures fell $1 to $90.20 per barrel.

European benchmark natural gas futures rose as much as 5.4% to 38.75 euros/MWh.

The overnight index swap curve shows that the probability of the Bank of England pausing to raise interest rates continues to rise on Thursday, now at 45% (from 20% on Tuesday).

Traders are betting that the Bank of England will have just one rate hike left in this cycle of 25 basis points.

British Finance Minister Hunt: Today’s data shows that the plan to deal with inflation is working.

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Hunt: It is more important to stick to our plan to halve inflation.

British Finance Minister Hunt: Inflation is still too high.

Market News: The Central Bank of Russia may restrict market operations for Tier 3 capital stocks.

British Home Secretary Braverman: I don’t think our commitment has weakened, but we need to put the cost of living first.

British Home Secretary Braverman: (On banning the sale of petrol cars) We will put workers and the economy first.

GBP/USD hit its lowest point since May 30, and GBP/USD hit its lowest point since August 11 against the euro.

EUR/GBP rose 0.5% to 0.8658.

The Nikkei 225 Index closed down 242.00 points, or 0.73%, on September 20 (Wednesday), at 33022.00 points.

The Swedish government submitted the 2024 budget bill, including 39 billion Swedish kronor in reform measures.

After the UK CPI data was released, Y UK FTSE 100 index futures turned higher, last rising 0.06%.