Financial website Forexlive commented on U.S. retail sales data in September: Retail sales were stronger than expected across the board. This report shows that consumers have not flinched and economic growth in the third quarter is strong.

German 2-year bond yields rose 4.9 basis points to 3.204%.

U.S. stock futures continued to fall following the release of September retail sales data.

U.S. core retail sales in September were US$569.655 billion, compared with the previous value of US$564.027 billion.

The Hungarian forint rose 0.5% against the euro, reaching its highest level since September 21.

Tip: Canada’s housing starts data for September has not yet been released.

According to ship tracking data, an LNG cargo ship arrived at the Finnish port of Inku for the first time since the Finland-Estonia gas pipeline was damaged.

Palestinian officials: The death toll among Palestinians in Israeli air strikes in southern Gaza on Monday rose to 80.

The euro-pound exchange rate hit a two-week high, last trading at 0.8682, up 0.45% on the day.

Israeli military: shelled Hezbollah positions.

Bank of America CFO: Expects $195 billion in capital to be needed due to new regulations.

Israeli military: Rockets attack Kibbutz Ifta on the Lebanese border.

The Israeli new shekel continued to rise against the US dollar, rising 0.4% on the day.

U.S. President Joe Biden will receive a briefing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discuss hostage-related issues.

According to the British Financial Times: Due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, the United Nations Secretary-General plans to visit Egypt.

Vitol Energy Group CEO: TTF natural gas price is expected to reach US$40 next year.