美聯儲主席沃什：未來100天內將盡力對美聯儲的其他工作領域給予同等重視。

U.S. September retail sales $745.02 bln, prior $773.95 bln.

Bond traders are watching next week’s Q3 CPI print for guidance on the RBNZ’s next move. Markets expect annual inflation close to but slightly below 4% YoY, a level that keeps policymakers cautious given other signs of economic resilience. RBNZ meets on Oct. 28. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says NZD weakness since September and rising international oil prices leave an October rate increase a still-viable option.