经济新闻 · 2026年10月19日
China's Economy Beats Forecasts with 4.5% Growth in Q3
China's GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing analyst forecasts, driven by a record export surge in AI and green-tech goods that offset a sluggish property sector and weak domestic consumption.
France Gripped by Worst Unrest in Years Over Austerity Budget
Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to French streets over the government's €54 billion austerity budget, with riots resulting in nearly 2,400 arrests, hundreds of injured police officers, and hundreds of millions of euros in business losses.
AI Stock Selloff Drags Nasdaq Down Nearly 5% as Earnings Season Opens
A sharp selloff in artificial intelligence stocks, triggered by a gap between OpenAI's revenue figures and inflated market expectations, pushed the Nasdaq down 4.48% in its worst weekly performance in months, with the semiconductor index on its longest losing streak since 2008.
Brent Crude Holds at $105 as Hormuz Attacks and Diesel Shortage Persist
Brent crude oil remained stuck near $105 a barrel on October 19 as continued attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi strikes on Saudi Aramco infrastructure and a global diesel shortfall extending into 2027 kept energy markets under severe strain.
Ampol's Refining Margins Double as High Oil Prices Boost Australian Energy Firm
Australian fuel company Ampol reported that its Lytton refinery's margin more than doubled to $23.92 per barrel in Q3 2026 compared with a year earlier, as Middle East supply disruptions drove oil prices above $110 a barrel — though a delayed maintenance restart sent its shares down 3.8%.