Nikkei Share Average Opens Down 0.02% at 8,952.13

UBS sees equity bull market extending despite Fed uncertainty and high valuations

AUD, ASX and Aussie bond traders heads up - it's a partial holiday in Australia today. Markets will be open and trading in Australia today but interest and liquidity will thin out markedly as everyone celebrates a horse race.

No cut today - CBA now expects the RBA to keep the cash rate at 3.60% for the foreseeable future after broad-based inflation strength in Q3 reversed disinflation progress.

Fed split: Rate cut risks vs. inflation fears. Some see 0.25% cut as insurance, others push for 0.50%. Markets watch.

BLNK drops 7.4% on financial woes despite new chargers; revenue down 33.7%, margin -82.3%. Volatile stock.

ABR drops 3.3% on analyst downgrade, revenue miss & rising NPLs. Down 28.6% YTD, trading 37% below 52-wk high.

BFAM drops 5.3% on price target cuts despite strong earnings; valuation multiples revised.