Germany's Economy Ministry says industrial activity outlook remains subdued.

The 33rd APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong on Oct. 20-21, 2026. Finance ministers or their representatives from 21 APEC economies, senior officials from relevant international organisations and partner delegations will attend. China’s finance minister Lan Fo‑an will lead the Chinese delegation and chair the meeting; Vice Minister Liao Min will deliver China’s remarks.

Tonight's US September CPI will determine the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Annual COLA equals the YoY change in the average CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) in Q3 (Jul–Sep). BLS data show CPI-W at 327.104 in July (+3.4% YoY) and 328.481 in August (+3.5% YoY); September CPI-W will complete Q3 and fix the final COLA. Latest projections put the 2027 COLA near 3.5% versus 2.8% in 2026, potentially the largest increase in three years. A Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal survey of economists forecasts September CPI rising 3.6% YoY.