Iranian media reported that during the UN General Assembly Iran's president met with Iraq's prime minister and held talks.

Per YONHAP, Statistics Korea said on Sept. 23 that July births rose 11.1% YoY to 24,275, the 25th consecutive month of YoY gains and the highest July tally since 2019 (25,222). The total fertility rate was 0.89, up 0.08 YoY. Cumulative Jan–Jul births were 170,079, up 14.7% YoY and the highest Jan–Jul level since 2019. Statistics Korea attributed the recent rebound to more marriages, a larger cohort in their 30s and improved fertility intentions.

Preliminary S&P Global PMIs: Germany composite PMI rose to 53.8 in September from 51.8 in August, the highest since October last year. Economists polled by Refinitiv had expected 51.8. Services PMI climbed to 52.9 from 49.7, a seven-month high that ended five months of contraction. Manufacturing PMI eased to 53.8 from 54.3 but remained in expansion. S&P Global Market Intelligence deputy head of economics Phil Smith said the initial data signal the fastest pace of business activity growth in nearly a year, with services rejoining manufacturing. Despite renewed inflationary pressures, firms reported faster output growth, stable near-term expectations and a second consecutive month of employment gains.