China PBoC Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (3%)

Oct 20, 2026

WTI rebounds toward $98.50 as traders weigh escalating conflicts

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground after registering modest loses in previous day, trading around $98.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Tuesday.

Japan's Katayama says will consider measures for stable funding, maintaining fiscal sustainability

Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that there are no decisions made on funding expected defense spending increase. Katayama added that the government will consider measures to ensure stable funding while focusing on fiscal sustainability.