国际货币基金组织官员：我们并不建议英国加快财政整顿。

EU internal documents show the bloc is pursuing increased critical-mineral sourcing from Vietnam to reduce exposure to potential supply-chain shocks. Vietnam holds deposits of tungsten, rare earths, antimony, bismuth and bauxite that can yield gallium as a by‑product. Current Vietnamese exports to the EU are concentrated in tungsten and antimony, both used in defence manufacturing, including ammunition and explosives. A document urges EU institutions to prepare concrete cooperation deliverables for a visit by Vietnamese leader Su Lin; four European and Vietnamese officials said Su Lin is expected in Brussels next week with a planned meeting with EU leaders on Oct. 22, though the trip has not been formally announced.

International Nickel Study Group (INSG) forecasts global nickel production will rise to 4.07 mln tonnes in 2027 from 3.87 mln tonnes in 2026.