China A-shares weakened in the afternoon as the non-ferrous metals sector slid, led by precious metals. Luoyang Molybdenum, Western Mining and Chifeng Gold fell more than 6%; Zijin Mining, Zangge Mining, Sichuan Gold and Pengxin Resources were also among the largest decliners.

On the 10th Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced six armed forces appointments: Air Force Major General Ali Abdollahi was named chief of the general staff; Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi was promoted to major general and appointed commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); Brigadier General Keyumars Heidari was named deputy chief of the general staff; Major General Mostafa Izadi was appointed deputy commander of the IRGC; Brigadier General Ali Azmai was named IRGC navy commander; and Hossein Taeb was appointed head of the Basij militia.

Reserve Bank of Australia: labour-market leading indicators point to only limited easing in the near term.