China A-share's three major indices have moved into positive territory; the Sci-Tech Innovation Board 50 (STAR 50) index's loss narrowed to 0.06%.

A federal judge is considering whether to extend a pause allowing reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico to enter White House grounds while those outlets' lawsuit against the Trump administration proceeds. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly held a hearing Thursday on the media plaintiffs' request for a longer injunction after he issued a temporary September order pausing enforcement of the ban for two weeks to hear arguments. The outlets allege the ban violates the First Amendment and infringes their Fifth Amendment due-process rights.

Saudi central bank governor said east-west oil pipelines played a "huge role" during disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.