The Pakistani military said 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack by militants in southwestern Pakistan.

GBP/USD rose by 1.50% on the day and is now at 1.2385.

Market news: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak instructed Rosneft to increase winter diesel production.

British trade union organization GMB: More than 3,000 British construction workers are preparing to strike after refusing to pay the agreement; the voting results ended last Friday, and the results showed that an 86% majority rejected the agreement; they will meet with representatives on Monday to discuss next steps.

Italian energy regulator ARERA said it had raised household gas prices by 12% in October.

Data show: Brazil’s fertilizer delivery volume set a monthly record in August, reaching 5.5 million tons, an increase of 32.6% over the same period last year.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: will provide Ukraine with up to $125 million in weapons and equipment.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa: An additional $65 million in humanitarian aid will be provided to Gaza.

Belarusian President Lukashenko: He does not rule out supplying electricity from Belarusian nuclear power plants to Ukraine and the Baltic countries.

US White House spokesperson: The United States does not want to see this conflict expand to Lebanon.

According to Nikkei: The Japanese government will provide approximately US$65 million in additional assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip.

According to RIA Novosti: Ukraine launched a missile attack on the Russian-controlled Kherson region, killing 7 people and injuring 7 others.

South African Central Bank Governor Kanyago: There is no doubt that the South African Central Bank will control inflation. When inflation rises, we will respond.

US Department of Defense: US drone flights began after Hamas attack on October 7.

Fitch: Performance of U.S. credit card asset-backed securities remains stable despite economic headwinds.