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US consumer current conditions index falls to 44.7 in October

Yuan steadies as traders assess PBOC fixing

The yuan held steady in onshore and offshore trading after mainland markets reopened from a long holiday. The PBOC set the USD/CNY fixing at 6.7367, compared with 6.7351 on Sept. 30.

Nomura sees RBI hike in December after stance shift

Nomura says the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise move to a calibrated tightening stance from neutral was meant to anchor inflation expectations and build a buffer against adverse global conditions. The bank expects a second 25-basis-point rate hike in December, then a pause, and notes the RBI raised its FY27 GDP growth

RBNZ starts search for two assistant governor roles

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is recruiting for assistant governor monetary policy and assistant governor payments and cash roles. The search follows the departure of Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk, while Governor Anna Breman says the move is meant to strengthen leadership and coordination.

JGBs rise amid possible position adjustments

Japanese government bonds rose in morning Tokyo trade amid possible position adjustments, with the 30-year JGB yield down at 4.185%. Traders are also watching Thursday's Japanese Finance Ministry auction of about 600 billion yen of 30-year sovereign debt.

Asian currencies steady as safe-haven dollar demand builds

Asian currencies were little changed in early trade, while strategists said rising Middle East tensions and firmer oil prices could support the U.S. dollar. The Australian dollar, Singapore dollar and won were broadly flat against the greenback.

iShares Digital Assets AG issues 1,814,320 iShares Bitcoin ETP securities

The final terms dated 29 September 2026 say the tranche is issued at US$8.30 and lifts total securities to 177,806,448. The document also names the authorised participants, custodian and paying agent.