Wells Fargo: Although economic data have improved over the past month, we believe these data are not enough to prompt policy adjustments from the Reserve Bank of Australia. The bank is expected to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 4.10% today.

The Indonesian rupiah fell 0.45% to 15,595.00 against the dollar, its lowest level since January 10.

Ministry of Tourism of Thailand: Thailand received 20 million foreign tourists from January to October.

US Geological Survey: A 5.7-magnitude earthquake occurred 132 kilometers east of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Rising yields may also affect foreign exchange, stocks and other markets.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Rising long-term yields will affect borrowing costs and the economy.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We will pay close attention to the impact of long-term interest rates on family life.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It is important to pursue fiscal health goals.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Long-term interest rates are affected by many factors.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Japan’s financial situation is becoming increasingly tight.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It is very important for exchange rate fluctuations to be stable and reflect fundamentals.

WTI crude oil hit $87 per barrel, down 0.92% on the day.

WTI crude oil futures fell back below $88/barrel, down 0.93% on the day.

Standard Chartered Bank: The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.10% for the fourth consecutive meeting this month. Overall, we still believe that another 25 basis points of interest rates will be raised in November.

The baht fell to 37.095 per dollar, an 11-month low.