Collins, Federal Reserve: tighter monetary policy would help return inf to 2%.

OPEC's monthly report left its global economic growth forecast unchanged at 3% for 2026 and 3.2% for 2027.

US existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 mln, the first monthly increase in four months and slightly above economists' 3.95 mln forecast, the National Association of Realtors said; August figures were revised lower. NAR said August and September remain the weakest months this year, and rising mortgage rates plus elevated home prices have reduced the pool of qualified buyers. Realtor.com estimates recent rate repricing over the past five weeks has trimmed buyer purchasing power by just over 6% — roughly double the typical seasonal discount — a move likely to further suppress housing activity through year-end.