OXLC is trading at $8.55, up 4.00%, in pre-market, with likely dividend-related buying ahead of its October 16 ex-dividend date. - October 15 is the last session to buy OXLC before the ex-dividend date; the announced distribution is $0.20. - Hotter-than-expected September CPI raised rate concerns, while Treasury yields later retreated and Asian equities weakened. - No OXLC-specific overnight operating news was identified; dividend-calendar buying is plausible, not confirmed.