Japan Consumer Confidence Index above forecasts (41.4) in October: Actual (41.5)

Renewed optimism hit Asia, with markets cheering positive sentiment on the Asian equities while the Australian dollar was the biggest gainer amongst the risk-on currencies, backed by upbeat fundamentals. USD/JPY hovers around post-FOMC highs above 121 handle ahead of the key US jobs data and Yellen’ speech due later today.