Colombia Current Account Deficit Grows to 2.2 Pct of Gdp in H1

*South Korea September Manufacturing PMI Falls To 48.8 From 50.9 In August - HSBC / Markit

Euro Rises To 1-1/2 Month High Against Swiss Franc

Japan Trade Minister ; Has Heard Some Rare Earth Shipments from China have Been Sent to Japan

Jgbs Slide in Early Trade As Investors Book Profits