05.11.2013 23:30:14

BoJ Minutes On Tap For Wednesday

(RTTNews) - The Bank of Japan will on Wednesday release the minutes from its monetary policy meeting on October 3 and 4, setting the pace for a modest day in Asia-Pacific economic activity.

At the meeting, the central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.10 percent.

Australia will provide September numbers for imports, exports and trade balance. Forecasts suggest a deficit of A$500 million following the A$815 million shortfall in August - when imports were at A$27.93 billion and A$27.12 billion.