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ICYMI: US to expand stakes in key firms to counter China’s industrial policy, Bessent says

Australian September unemployment rate 4.5% (expected 4.3%)

Australian September unemployment rate 4.5% (expected 4.3%)

Japanese politics – LDP head Takaichi will hold a meeting with a minor party today

Japan machinery orders +1.6% y/y (expected +4.8%)

Barclays sees 2% U.S. growth pace through 2026, flags risks from tariffs and jobs

New Zealand data – Food Price Index (September) -0.4% m/m (prior also +0.3%)

Trump admin eyes over 10,000 federal job cuts amid shutdown, CNBC reports

Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, October 16, 2025 – RBA speaker, Australia jobs report

JPMorgan expects easing in US/China trade tensions at South Korea APEC talks

Oil – private survey of inventory shows a HUGE headline crude oil build vs draw expected

US stock markets sizzle at the open, slump midday and then recover to gains