OPEC monthly report: Guinea's crude oil production fell by 2,000 bpd in September to 45,000 bpd.

The Baltic Dry Index fell for a seventh straight session on Tuesday, sliding 51 points (-1.79%) to 2,801, its lowest level since Aug. 20. The Capesize index dropped 154 points (-3.71%) to 3,994, the weakest since late July; Capesize average daily earnings fell $1,396 to $32,719. The Panamax index was unchanged at 2,432, with daily earnings steady at $21,886. The Supramax index rose 12 points (0.66%) to 1,833.

A-share media sector extended gains; New Classic and Ciwen Media hit the daily limit, China Broadcasting Network rose about 9%, and Guomai Culture, Huazhi Digital Media, Zhongyuan Media and Shanghai Film also advanced.