The dollar index, measuring the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.17% to 100.603 at the New York close on the 22nd. EUR/USD was 1.1442, down from 1.1465; GBP/USD 1.3335, down from 1.3369. USD/JPY 157.50, up from 157.45; USD/CHF 0.8212, down from 0.8213; USD/CAD 1.4068, up from 1.4039; USD/SEK 9.8487, up from 9.8398.

Sept 21 — The fifth ministerial meeting since the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) entered into force was held in Manila. MOFCOM Vice Minister Yan Dong said rising unilateralism and protectionism and weak global growth had increased uncertainty, and urged members to uphold multilateralism, adopt an open, inclusive approach, accelerate RCEP membership expansion, strengthen the regional cooperation platform, and push for review and upgrade of the agreement to unlock further regional and global growth momentum.

伊朗外长阿拉格齐：一些国家认为自己有权为所欲为，不重视任何国际机构、任何国际法，甚至无视全人类的共同良知，并认为自己及其盟友享有豁免。因此，我们看到，像以色列这样的政权可以肆意采取任何行动。遗憾的是，那些自称是人权和人道主义法旗手的西方和欧洲国家对此保持沉默。