Swiss National Bank deputy governor said inflationary pressure has edged up slightly since June.

Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) set the official selling price for Basra Medium crude to North and South America for November at a $3.10/bbl premium to Argus Sour crude.

The National Taxation Administration, using VAT invoice data, said National Day holiday sales showed strong services demand and robust goods consumption. Tourism and entertainment sales revenue rose 23.6% YoY; travel agency services +26.2% YoY; amusement parks +41.2% YoY. Diversified lodging demand lifted economy hotel chains +6.3% YoY and homestays +12.8% YoY. Catering services revenues were up 9% YoY. Household appliances and audiovisual sales revenue rose 40.1% YoY; refrigerators and washing machines +40.6%; TVs +36.6%. Communication equipment (phones, smart bands) surged 119.8% YoY. Kitchen and sanitaryware retail climbed 52.3% YoY.