A general view shows the trading floor at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany October 2, 2017.
Reuters GraphicsToday, U.S. yields have found a place to rest at 4.72%, the yen is sitting comfortably around 148.50, and Brent is building a floor above $84.
APAC stocks are firm, including a welcome 1.8% rally in Hong Kong that paints a rosier backdrop for the mainland market's return from a weeklong holiday on Monday.
If sentiment holds in Asia, European stocks can hope to build on yesterday's rebound from March lows.
BOJ actions also run counter to the government's desire to put a floor under the yen.
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Kai Pfaffenbach, Kevin Buckland, Brent, Muralikumar
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Frankfurt, Germany, U.S, Hong Kong, Asia, Tokyo