● US-led air strikes intensify as Syria conflict destabilises Turkey | Reuters
American-led forces have sharply intensified air strikes in the past two days against Islamic State fighters threatening Kurds on Syria’s Turkish border after the jihadists’ advance began to destabilise Turkey.
● Oil Falls to Four-Year Low as Bond Yields Drop to Records | Bloomberg
Crude oil fell to the lowest level in almost four years and yields on government bonds from Germany to Spain dropped to records on evidence growth is slowing.
● U.K. Jobless Rate Lowest Since Late 2008 | RTT News
The jobless rate fell to 6 percent during June to August, the lowest since late 2008 and down from 6.5 percent seen in March to May period.
● German inflation steady but still low | MarketWatch
German inflation remained stable at a very low level in September, Germany’s Federal Statistics Office said Wednesday, keeping the European Central Bank under pressure to add further stimulus boost the eurozone economy.
● China inflation slows to near five-year low | BBC
Inflation in China eased to a near five-year low in September, adding to further evidence of a slowdown in the world’s second largest economy.