欧元区8月建筑业产出月率 1.8%，前值0.00%。

South Korea's foreign ministry said on Oct. 20 it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine. The move follows Ukrainian president Zelenskiy's late-September announcement that Kyiv transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. South Korea's president Lee said on Oct. 2 Ukraine breached a confidentiality agreement and demanded an apology; Seoul earlier said it strongly regretted the unilateral action and that it had seriously damaged bilateral trust. Seoul recalled its ambassador to Ukraine on Oct. 8. A Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman said on Oct. 7 the parties had a difference in understanding over confidentiality and Kyiv on Oct. 8 expressed willingness to resume constructive dialogue.

White House National Economic Council director HASSETT said people are "ecstatic" about how well the economy is performing.