US dollar falls in Tokyo afternoon trade despite Fed comments

Hurricanes destroyed 109 oil platforms

Tokyo shares close lower on profit-taking

ITALY: 2Q05 Deficit GDP 3.3% vs 0.4% Deficit in 2Q04

French Sep Services PMI 54.9 Vs Aug 55.2

UK:. September, Services PMI 55.0 vs 55.2

Euro zone Sept services sector PMI 54.7

Euro zone: August, Retail Trade +0.9% M/M, +2.0% Y/Y