China A-share battery concept stocks rose in early trade. Zizhu Gaoke notched a third consecutive daily limit-up; Shidai Wanheng hit the daily limit. Xiongtao, Yishitong, Jin Yinhe, Longpan Technology and Zhenhua New Materials also advanced.

South Korea not seasonally adjusted current account surplus Aug $46.11 bln; prior $42.08 bln.

Oct. 7 marks three years since the latest Hamas-Israel conflict began. Although a first-phase Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect in Oct. 2025, Israeli forces have continued air strikes on the Gaza Strip. Gaza health authorities report more than 74,000 killed and over 175,000 injured since the outbreak of hostilities. The UN says most of Gaza is in ruins, large-scale displacement persists, and the Palestinian economy and public finances are under severe strain; reconstruction and recovery needs are estimated at about $70 billion.