Economic calendar highlights China data and global Q3 earnings

The economic calendar for the week of October 19, 2026, features several key indicators and corporate earnings reports across multiple regions.

In China, scheduled data includes September industrial production and retail sales, alongside the People's Bank of China (PBoC) setting reference rates for corporate loans (LPR). ECB Chief Economist Lane is also scheduled to participate in a roundtable at the China Finance 40 Forum.

Corporate updates include a strategy update from Germany's Norma Group SE. Other notable scheduled reports include Q3 results for BHP Group Ltd in Australia and ABB Ltd in Switzerland, as well as Q3 earnings for several US-based companies such as 3M Co, GE Aerospace, and General Motors.