Saudi civil defense activated an early-warning system in Taif province.

As trading resumed after Japan's holiday, the yen's decline continued and USD/JPY has approached the key 160 level after two weeks of weakness. Strategists say that following the Bank of Japan's September rate hike, renewed depreciation would make 160 a critical test of Tokyo's tolerance for a weaker yen. Commonwealth Bank of Australia FX strategist Carol Kong said if U.S. Treasury yields keep rising and markets probe Japan's willingness to defend the currency, USD/JPY could soon break 160. A rapid break would materially raise the likelihood of official intervention, particularly after recent reports the Bank of Japan has been conducting "exchange-rate checks".

Axios: A U.S. judge found the White House failed to notify certain news organizations, violating Fifth Amendment due process, and issued a temporary restraining order requiring restoration of their access. The order is effective immediately for 14 days and bars Trump from appealing during that period.