British Prime Minister Sunak: Inflation destroys jobs, industry and society.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD rose to 0.50% during the day and is now at 0.6334.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Media reports on Russia’s nuclear test program show Russia’s weakness, not its strength.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Although there is a sense of fatigue, Ukraine will make every effort to win and the counterattack is underway, even if the progress is slow.

Fitch: Unemployment in Europe is expected to rise moderately, which should support the asset quality of European banks.

The MBA mortgage refinancing activity index in the United States for the week ending September 29 was 384.6, compared with the previous value of 411.7.

In the United States, the MBA 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.53% in the week ending September 29, compared with the previous value of 7.41%.

Fitch: Large European banks will continue to benefit from high interest rates in the second half of 2023 and into 2024, but net interest margins are unlikely to increase further.

Fitch: Large European banks are well-positioned to face a subdued economic outlook.

According to Sky News: FIFA is considering lifting a total ban on Russia from participating in international football competitions.

IMF: Romania should avoid easing monetary policy amid high inflation.

The International Monetary Fund urges Romania to put public finances on a "sustainable path".

Hungarian Foreign Minister: Hungary and Slovenia will build a natural gas connection line.

WTI crude oil hit $87 per barrel, down 1.64% on the day. WTI crude oil futures fell below $88/barrel, down 1.39% on the day.

ECB Governing Council member Centeno: Inflation in the euro area is falling faster than it was rising.

Bank of Portugal: Revision reflects lower trade dynamics, inflation and restrictive monetary policy.

The Bank of Portugal: Exports are expected to grow by 4.1% in 2023, compared with the previous estimate of 7.8%.