Bank of Japan Governor Ueda said Japan's experience underscores the importance of corporate adjustment.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) food price index averaged 133.9 points in October 2026, down 1.6 points (1.2%) from September’s revised level. Cereals, dairy and meat subindexes fell month-on-month; the vegetable oils index rose slightly and the sugar index climbed sharply. Year-on-year the index was up 7.5 points (5.9%) but remained 26.3 points (16.4%) below the March 2022 peak.

Moderna (MRNA.O) extended gains, rising as much as 12% intraday.