日本10年期國債收益率下跌6個基點，至2.815%。

On Thursday the New Zealand dollar rose over 1% versus the US dollar to a two-week high of 0.5763 and also strengthened versus the Australian dollar after robust manufacturing data raised odds of further RBNZ tightening. New Zealand manufacturing grew at its fastest pace in nearly five years last month, and the RBNZ governor said economic expansion is stronger than expected. Market participants said the RBNZ's shift to a more hawkish stance has supported the currency; Monex FX trader Andrew Hazlett said if the bank raises rates further he expects additional NZD appreciation into year-end.

China's A-share fiber-optic sector jumped in early trade: Bichuang Technology up over 12%, Guangxun Technology up over 8%, Zhichun Technology up over 7%, Tianfu Communication and Juguang Technology up over 6%.