China's retail sales of consumer goods rose 0.35% MoM in September, versus -0.13% in the prior month.

President Sisi chaired a defense committee meeting that reviewed regional developments and what it called escalating, unacceptable attacks against Saudi Arabia. The committee said Saudi national security is closely linked to the security of Egypt and other Arab states; Egypt will stand in full solidarity and provide all necessary and possible support to defend Saudi security, stability, resources and territorial integrity. Egypt also pledged to continue and strengthen political and diplomatic coordination with relevant regional and international parties to promote de‑escalation and a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

据韩联社：韩国当局计划访问哈萨克斯坦以加强水产业联系。