英国央行行长贝利：英国经济比我们预期的更具韧性，但并不如我们所需的那样强劲。

At the invitation of Uzbekistan PM Aripov, CHINA'S LI will make an official visit to Uzbekistan Oct 17-18. At the invitation of Tajikistan PM Rasulzoda, CHINA'S LI will visit Tajikistan Oct 18-20 and attend the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers). At the invitation of Russian PM Mishustin, CHINA'S LI will visit Russia Oct 20-22 for the 31st regular China‑Russia premiers' meeting.

Reuters survey: UK inflation expected to average 3.6% in Q4 2026, 3.8% in Q1 2027 and 3.0% for full-year 2027, versus September survey forecasts of 3.3%, 3.2% and 2.5% respectively.