October is set to be a pivotal month for global markets with several significant economic events. On October 3rd, the U.S. will release its payroll data, followed by Japan's LDP leadership election on the 4th. OPEC's meeting on the 5th will be closely watched for any changes in oil production policies. Mid-month, JPMorgan will announce its Q3 earnings on the 14th, and the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released on the 15th. Towards the end of the month, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the 29th and the Bank of Japan's policy announcement on the 30th will be critical for monetary policy directions. The month concludes with the APEC summit on the 31st, where a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping is anticipated, alongside China's plenum, potentially impacting geopolitical and economic landscapes.