Bank of Japan Eyes Further Rate Hikes Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation Pressures 
Trump's Iran War Speech Sparks Market Anxiety Over Extended Conflict 
China's Energy Resilience Shields Economy From Global Oil Shock, Goldman Sachs Says 
Dollar Holds Steady as Yen Nears Critical 160 Level Amid Iran War Escalation 
U.S. Job Market Braces for Slow Recovery Amid Middle East Tensions and Economic Uncertainty 
UAE's Largest Natural Gas Facility Suspended After Attack-Triggered Fire 
U.S. Dollar Climbs as Trump Escalates Rhetoric Against Iran 
Gold Prices Slip in Asia as Iran Strait Deadline Looms 
U.S. Warplane Shot Down by Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict 
Oil Prices Surge Over $5 as Trump Vows to Continue Iran Strikes 
Vietnam GDP Growth Slows in Q1 2026 Amid Middle East Oil Crisis 
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: New motor vehicle sales grew 2.5 percent m/m in September, up 0.8 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- United Kingdom: RPI, CPI, PPI, and HPI inflation numbers for September will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: September CPI figures will be published at 12:30 GMT, followed by Redbook index at 12:55 GMT and NAHB housing market report at 14:00 GMT. Treasury flow data will be published at 20:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Global dairy auction is scheduled today.
