Bank of England Governor Bailey said second-round inflation effects in the UK have so far remained relatively muted.

Nigeria's finance minister, citing the G24 communique, urged greater transparency and improved credit-rating assessments.

US existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 mln, the first monthly increase in four months and slightly above economists' 3.95 mln forecast, the National Association of Realtors said; August figures were revised lower. NAR said August and September remain the weakest months this year, and rising mortgage rates plus elevated home prices have reduced the pool of qualified buyers. Realtor.com estimates recent rate repricing over the past five weeks has trimmed buyer purchasing power by just over 6% — roughly double the typical seasonal discount — a move likely to further suppress housing activity through year-end.