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The German DAX 30 index closed down 302.43 points, or 1.18%, at 25,320.18 on Monday, October 19th; the UK FTSE 100 index closed down 118.00 points, or 1.08%, at 10,763.90 on Monday, October 19th; and the FCHI index closed down 88.65 points, or 1.11%, at 7,868.05 on Monday, October 19th. The Euro Stoxx 50 index closed down 57.38 points, or 0.92%, at 6146.85 on Monday, October 19; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 290.38 points, or 1.50%, at 19035.92 on Monday, October 19; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed down 763.68 points, or 1.53%, at 49093.50 on Monday, October 19.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: Iran is well aware that European countries are also involved in this war. Just weeks ago, the NATO Secretary General announced that more than 500 US fighter jets had taken off from European air bases to carry out military operations against Iran.

The US 3-month Treasury auction on October 19th yielded a winning bid of 4.095%, compared to 4.09% previously.

The percentage of winning bids allocated to the 3-month U.S. Treasury auction as of October 19 was 29.44%, compared to 36.71% previously.

The bid-to-cover ratio for the US 3-month Treasury bond auction ending October 19 was 2.77, compared to 2.68 previously.

The percentage of winning bids allocated to the 6-month U.S. Treasury bond auction as of October 19 was 86.09%, compared to 78.17% previously.

The US 6-month Treasury auction on October 19th yielded a winning bid of 4.22%, compared to 4.20% previously.

The bid-to-cover ratio for the US 6-month Treasury bond auction ending October 19 was 2.84, compared to 2.76 previously.

A Bank of Canada survey found that more than half of businesses expect to recoup higher costs by raising prices.

A Bank of Canada survey shows that 5-year inflation expectations have risen to 3.91% from 3.39% in the second quarter.

A Bank of Canada survey found that 6% of businesses expect Canada to fall into recession in the coming year, down from 17% in the second quarter.

A Bank of Canada survey indicates that business prospects have deteriorated and inflation expectations have risen following the breakdown of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.

The Nasdaq 100 index extended its gains to 2%, while the S&P 500 index rose 0.9%.

The U.S. Department of Defense has reached a framework agreement with BAE Systems to expand production of the combat-proven Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS).

Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Mohbi stated that the United States can no longer even guarantee its automotive fuel supply. The US once justified its military presence in the Middle East by citing the security of energy transport and freedom of navigation, but Iran has robbed it of this capability. After decades of military presence in the region, the US has still failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or even guarantee the passage of energy through a single shipping route. He stated that the US has historically used its economic advantage and the strength of the dollar as tools of pressure, but Iran's actions in this war have reversed the economic landscape. Now, the US cannot even guarantee its automotive fuel supply; its energy reserves have decreased from 415 million barrels to 263 million barrels, with 150 million barrels unavailable. The US also currently faces dependence on aluminum and semiconductor supplies.

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump signed an executive order during an event in the Rose Garden.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Russian armed forces struck a cargo ship in the Black Sea that was carrying goods bound for the port of Odessa, with the cargo intended for the Ukrainian armed forces.

The Spanish IBEX 35 index fell 2.00% during the day.

Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdullahhi: The United States is no longer the powerful country it claims to be; it has entered its twilight years.

Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdollahhi: The United States is aging, and Trump's plans have failed.