Oct 2 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The final quarter of the year is under way, and the sense of caution that characterized its open on Tuesday could not be further removed from the ebullience and optimism that marked the end of the third quarter 24 hours earlier. Investors fled risky assets like stocks...

BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's upgraded Brazil's long-term issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings to Ba1 from Ba2 on Tuesday, leaving Latin America's largest economy just one step away from regaining investment grade. A higher rating reflects improved creditworthiness, enabling countries to issue debt at lower interest rates. Moody's stripped Brazil of its investment grade status...

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by $1.09, or 1.56%, to $70.92 per barrel at 2254 GMT on fears of oil supply disruptions in the Middle East after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel. Brent futures will resume trading at 0000 GMT on Wednesday. Brent gained $1.86, or 2.6%, on Tuesday to settle at $73.56...

(Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The final quarter of the year is under way, and the sense of caution that characterized its open on Tuesday could not be further removed from the ebullience and optimism that marked the end of the third quarter 24 hours earlier. Investors fled risky assets like stocks for the...