WTI crude futures rose 3.00% intraday to $97.95/bbl.

Japan's Nikkei 225 opened down 935.98 points (-1.38%) at 66,808.31 on Oct. 15 (Thursday).

Shenzhen issued implementing opinions to enforce the Notice on improving the commodity housing sales system. For on-sale projects that have obtained a residential building main-structure construction permit, developers—after assessing delivery and performance risk—may sign deposit contracts with buyers; deposits should generally not exceed 3% of the total purchase price. Deposit contracts must specify deposit amount, housing price, delivery date and liability for failure to perform. If a developer breaches and cannot deliver on time, the buyer may terminate the deposit contract; the developer must return the deposit and bear legal liability.