Overview: The approaching month/quarter-end and the G20 meeting dominate considerations. Although the S&P 500 closed on its lows for the third consecutive session yesterday, Asia Pacific equities liked the apparent increase in the prospect of a tariff freeze between the US and China and the pullback in the Japanese yen. Equity benchmarks in Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan all gained over 1%. European shares are posting more minor gains but could end the four-day slide if they are maintained. US shares are also trading firmer. Australia and New Zealand bonds played catch-up after the