Sources say the Bank of Japan is likely to keep policy rates unchanged at its Oct. 29-30 meeting and may signal that a rate hike could come as early as December. The BOJ could also slightly raise its FY2027 inflation forecast in the quarterly report released at the meeting.

Responding to a question about a US directive requiring federal agencies to stop using DeepSeek and other Chinese AI products over concerns they could transfer sensitive data, CHINA's foreign ministry said at a regular briefing that it consistently opposes broadening the concept of national security and politicizing technology and trade, and will firmly defend the legitimate rights of Chinese companies.

Saudi Arabia has postponed the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference until 2027.