Chevron (CVX.N) CEO: Cash returns from oil and gas (investments) are durable.

The National Hurricane Center: The intensity of "Philip" is expected to change little.

Chevron (CVX.N) CEO: U.S. oil companies "are not the antithesis of policy."

Chevron (CVX.N) CEO: U.S. oil production will increase through improved policies.

Chevron (CVX.N) CEO: U.S. energy policy must be more consistent.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Our monetary policy decisions have actually been transmitted very effectively to the financing of our economy.

The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Raw Materials Price Index for September in the United States was 25, compared with the previous value of 17.4.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Of all the major central banks in the world, the European Central Bank is shrinking its balance sheets the fastest.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stressed that interest rate policy does affect inflation.

Padilha, Chief of Staff of the Brazilian President: President Lula is undergoing long-delayed hip surgery.

Padilha, Chief of Staff of the Brazilian President: President Lula will undergo surgery on Friday.

A Polish government spokesman said that Poland is about to make a decision on strengthening border control measures with Slovakia.

The United States stated that the US$2 billion loan agreement is intended to support Poland’s defense modernization.

General Electric (GE.N): Seeking to build and restore hydroelectric facilities in Ukraine.