Egypt's foreign minister held a call with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister to discuss regional developments and the importance of de-escalation.

China's National Bureau of Statistics said at an Oct. 19 briefing that domestic demand gradually improved in the first three quarters. Consumption contributed 46.7% of GDP growth in the period, adding 2.1 percentage points. Imports, a key component of domestic demand, rose more than 20% YoY in each quarter, reflecting increases in both volumes and prices. Headline CPI rose 0.9% YoY in the first three quarters; core CPI (ex food and energy) rose 1.1% YoY, indicating mild price increases and an improving supply–demand balance.

印尼证券交易所负责人：将于周一15:30（北京时间16:30）与MSCI会面。