Chinese A-share banking sector rose in choppy trading; Bank of Nanjing, Bank of Ningbo, Bank of Chengdu, China Construction Bank, Bank of Jiangsu, Bank of Hangzhou and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China were among the advancers.

Bank of Korea says robust growth and inf are likely to remain above target for some time and reaffirmed a tightening monetary stance. In a policy report the central bank said it will closely monitor price trends, economic conditions and financial stability in determining the timing and pace of any further increases in the benchmark rate; it raised rates in July and August. The report warned renewed Middle East tensions could lift cost pressures, and chip-driven export strength may spill into domestic demand and add demand-side price pressure.

Uber (UBER.N) is seeking to raise about €4 billion in its first European bond offering, market sources said.