澳大利亚国防部长：按计划将于2030年代初向澳大利亚交付首批弗吉尼亚级潜艇。

Markets expect the RBNZ to hike 25bps today, with most major banks flagging further tightening risk as inflation and external pressures rise. Standard Chartered cites inflation at 3.7% (above the 1–3% target) and sees significant upside risk to rates. Capital Economics also expects a 25bp move and has pulled forward its final 25bp hike from Mar 2027 to Dec 2026. TD Securities points to sharply worse imported inflation and NZD weakness, keeps Dec and Feb 25bp hike calls and raises its terminal OCR to 3.50% (from 3.25%). ANZ, ASB and Westpac each forecast 25bp today plus additional 25bp moves in Dec and Feb, taking OCR to about 3.50% by early 2027. BNZ expects 25bps now and a higher peak OCR of 3.75%. ING expects a 25bp move and a hawkish statement, but sees the next hike more likely in Feb 2027 than Dec. The RBNZ shadow committee majority recommends 25bps on rising fuel costs and NZD weakness, though some members prefer to wait for earlier hikes to feed through. A Reuters survey found 22 of 27 economists expect a 25bp October hike; among 23 respondents, 13 expect the OCR to remain at 3.00% at year-end while nine expect it to rise to 3.25% in Dec.

White House official said the U.S. government has sold this batch of crude from Venezuelan state oil company NABEP to CITGO Petroleum, affiliated with Chevron (CVX.N), and to ExxonMobil (XOM.N).