烏克蘭總理：俄羅斯的襲擊目標包括基輔、沃倫、敖德薩和尼古拉耶夫地區的能源設施。

US housing starts in September annualized 1.221 mln units, below consensus 1.305 mln; August starts revised up to 1.288 mln from 1.275 mln.

Japan agriculture minister Takebe apologised on 21 Oct after being accused of illegally accepting political donations. Authorities say Takebe received donations during the 2024 lower-house election from companies contracted for public works, potentially breaching the Public Offices Election Law. He said he will verify the facts, instruct repayment of the funds and correct political funding reports. Takebe, 56 and from Hokkaido, was appointed on Oct. 15 to replace a minister who resigned earlier this month.