International gold prices have returned to $4,100–4,200/oz. Several Chinese banks have launched fee discounts for gold accumulation and recurring-purchase plans, with some eliminating fees entirely. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) now charges zero fees for both manual accumulation and recurring purchases. Zheshang Bank has waived subscription fees. Bank of Nanjing charges a 0.05% purchase fee, limited to customers in Jiangsu, Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou.

Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia is facing an unprecedented budget deficit. Official data show Russia ran a January–September budget shortfall of $61.1 billion, about 37% above the Kremlin's planned full-year deficit target; spending rose 14.5% over the period, revenue increased 10%, and oil and gas receipts fell 17.2%.

Israel's foreign minister said the UK Labour government's focus on Israel appears unending and that the era of silently accepting threats, sanctions or foreign attempts to dictate policy is over. He said Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) are not foreign territory to the Jewish people and that Israel's historical claims do not require London's approval. He urged the UK to concentrate on its domestic challenges and warned Israel will defend its rights and national interests and will not be intimidated.