South Korea PPI Growth YY 0.5% vs 0.5% Prior

ANZ says China–US economic decoupling set to deepen amid new trade frictions Notes that China has cut its export dependence on the US to 12% and remains confident of meeting 5% growth despite rising trade tensions and likely reciprocal measures.

Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks slammed lower at open Shanghai Composite down 2.5%, Hang Seng down 2.5% also

As many as 100K cars could be part of Australian class action suit launched against Tesla. Australian Tesla owners launch class action over failed Full Self-Driving promises

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1007 (vs. estimate at 7.1210)

US-China trade war escalates: Trump threatens 100% tariffs as China curbs rare earths. Markets plunge 6%!

Oil rebounds to $63 as Trump hints at China deal, but traders eye risks. Last week's 3.8% plunge shows volatility.

ICYMI: US inflation report, CPI, set for release on October 24 We had the big news on this last week