UK construction PMI 43.6 in October, below forecast 46.1 and prior 46.1.

U.S. Treasury sanctions four Indian individuals and nine companies for supporting Iran's "shadow fleet".

South Korea's Financial Services Commission said the government has approved a cornerstone investor system that will allow institutional investors who commit to lock shares for at least six months to receive pre-IPO allocations. The rules take effect Nov. 13 and will be implemented alongside amendments to the Capital Markets Act. FSC said introducing stable, longer-term institutional buyers before pricing should boost IPO confidence and reduce post-listing selling pressure.