1. Japan's largest labor union said it will seek wage increases of 5% or more by 2026.
2. Japan's consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 2.9% year-on-year in September, up from 2.7% in August, marking the first acceleration in growth in four months.
3. Japan's finance minister hinted at the possibility of issuing more bonds to finance its economic stimulus plan.
4. Sanae Takaichi pledged to achieve its defense spending target two years ahead of schedule, taking proactive fiscal measures.
5. After the Korean won fell to a six-month low, South Korea pledged to take action to stabilize the market if necessary.
6. The Swiss National Bank stated that the current monetary policy approach is appropriate under all circumstances and should be maintained.
7. A central bank survey showed that the Chilean central bank expects the benchmark interest rate to be cut to 4.75% in October.
8. The Ukrainian Central Bank lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast from 2.1% to 1.9% due to energy shortages.
