The Nikkei 225 went into the lunch break.....>

STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 went into the lunch break in positive territory,

currently up 157.45pts at 20558.23 after rising steadily through the first half

of the session to levels last seen August 2015. The Yen has lowered and stocks

rallied on positive risk-off sentiment after very strong 60.8 Sept. US ISM

Manufacturing Index, highest since 1987 came out, instilling optimism for global

growth. 

- It's the day of RBA Target Rate announcements and although rates are predicted

to be unchanged for the 14th month, strong employment data from last month may

help to set the tone, the ASX 200 is currently down last around 26pts.

- The Hang Seng Index is also currently hovering around 2-Year highs as Wall

Street closed on record highs despite the attack in Las Vegas where more than 50

people died.