Japan seasonally adjusted bank lending YoY 5.3% in September, down from 5.40% previously.

Oct 13 — Dalian Commodity Exchange deputy GM Wang Yufei told an industry forum that the steel sector remains a key pillar of China’s economy. Against a backdrop of complex global dynamics, evolving raw-fuel supply‑demand and a deepening green low‑carbon transition, the industry is undergoing structural adjustment and a push for higher quality and efficiency. The DCE said it will continue to serve national strategy and the real economy by improving the operational quality of coal, coke and ore contracts to support the industry chain’s response to change and stable development.

Nigeria's finance minister said the G24 urged protecting the voice and representation of emerging markets and developing economies.