Reserve Bank of Australia minutes: interest rates should respond "in a timely way" to keep inflation expectations stable.

Shanghai Stock Exchange said year-to-date 248 firms have been accepted for listing review as of Oct 11. In the latest reporting period (Sept 28–Oct 11) the Beijing Stock Exchange accepted three new firms. Year-to-date breakdown: SSE 63 (mainboard 11, STAR Market 52); Shenzhen Stock Exchange 80 (mainboard 11, ChiNext 69); Beijing Stock Exchange 105. Companies currently under review across all boards total 391: SSE 89 (mainboard 20, STAR Market 69); SZSE 97 (mainboard 17, ChiNext 80); BSE 205.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell 65 points, or 2.23%, to 2,852 on Monday, its lowest level since Aug. 21, pressured by weak Capesize demand. The Capesize index dropped 192 points (-4.42%) to 4,148; Capesize average daily earnings declined $1,745 to $34,115. The Panamax index rose 8 points (0.33%) to 2,432, with Panamax daily earnings up $75 to $21,888. The Supramax index gained 7 points (0.39%) to 1,821.