Putin's special envoy Dmitriyev said Russia is discussing Arctic and LNG projects with the United States.

South Korea September export price index YoY 40.9%; prior revised to 42.7% from 42.40%.

The Ministry of Finance issued the year’s final ultra‑long special treasury bond on Oct. 16, a 20 bln yuan tranche, completing total issuance of RMB1.3 tln for the year. Central and local budget reports show allocations: RMB800 bln for two‑fold construction projects, RMB250 bln for consumer trade‑in/replacement programs, RMB200 bln for large‑scale equipment upgrades, and RMB50 bln for a fiscal‑financial coordinated package to boost domestic demand.