Japan 20-year bond auction tail was 0.07 yen, down from 0.15 yen at the previous auction.

Lavrov says Russian workers are returning to the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

White House NEC Director Hassett said declines in beef and egg prices notwithstanding, September CPI indicates overall inflation still requires policy attention. He noted the past three months looked contained but September shows a rebound that could be a brief bounce or temporary volatility. Hassett said he respects the Fed’s independence and that the central bank will act as it deems appropriate, and flagged rising consumer optimism and stronger spending as items the Fed should monitor.