Ukraine Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko told a European Policy Centre seminar in Brussels on Monday that Ukraine faces an uncovered 2027 budget need of $32.6 bln. He said the 2026 budget is already financed, but next year’s shortfall reflects a longer‑than‑expected war and curtailed grain exports—Ukraine can currently export only about 40% of its crop.

Singapore industrial production YoY 15.4% in August, below 17.6% forecast; July revised to 6.9% from 6.8%.

Analysts say the Reserve Bank of Australia has long signalled a rate rise and a 25bp hike this week is all but certain. The bank is expected to stress upside inflation risks and the unresolved Middle East conflict; wording will be market‑sensitive. Officials appear doubtful they can return inflation to target within a reasonable timeframe and have reduced emphasis on protecting employment. Statements may be blunt and leave scope for a further hike in November.