*Japan Oct Core CPI Up 2.9% On Year Vs. 2.8% In Sep, Consensus 3.0%

*Japan Oct CPI Up 3.3% On Year Vs. 3.0% In September

*Japan Oct CPI Up 0.9% On Month Vs. 0.3% In September

*New Zealand Q3 Retail Sales Flat On Quarter Vs. -0.9% In Q2, Consensus -0.8%

*New Zealand Q3 Retail Sales Down 3.4% Y/Y Vs. -3.5% In Q2