比利時10年期國債收益率較德國國債收益率的利差升至104.08個基點，創13年新高。

China's Premier Li met Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg on the afternoon of Oct. 21. Li said China is willing to better leverage bilateral economic complementarities and to maintain the current positive momentum in cooperation, with a focus on deepening practical ties in energy and resources, trade and investment, and transport to secure more tangible results and boost mutual prosperity. He also urged closer communication and coordination with Russia on major international issues and stepped-up cooperation within multilateral platforms including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS to rally greater Global South support in defence of shared interests and fairness.

Canada's prime minister Carney said he discussed a wide range of issues with U.S. President Trump, including Iran.