据国际文传电讯社：俄罗斯总统普京支持俄罗斯政府改组。

澳洲联储助理主席肯特：有理由认为当前货币政策具有一定限制性，但关键在于限制性是否足够强烈。

Austrian Airlines confirmed an A320 operating from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia late on Oct 18 local time after the crew reported receiving a bomb threat while flying near the Romanian border. An air force fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Sofia, where passengers were evacuated on landing. The flight carried 51 passengers and six crew. Austrian Airlines said the aircraft is being searched and passengers will be rebooked onto alternative flights after the search is completed.