Russia may delay cutting its oil exports in October due to domestic refinery maintenance, according to traders.

According to the Times of Israel: The Israel Defense Forces deployed the 98th Division to northern Israel amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah.

Egyptian President Sisi: All parties (in the Middle East conflict) should act responsibly, Egypt supports Lebanon after pager explosion.

The Japanese government kept its overall economic assessment unchanged in September.

Japanese government: The economy is recovering moderately.

EU sanctions chief: Coordinating sanctions implementation among 27 EU countries is the biggest challenge.

EU sanctions chief: Sanctions against Russia are not a panacea, but have pushed Russia into an unhealthy situation.

Market News: Rocket sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel.

The Colombian Navy said on the 17th that the anti-government armed group "National Liberation Organization" attacked a government base in Port Jodan in the eastern Arauca Province, killing at least two soldiers and injuring 21.

U.S. Steel (XN) shares rose more than 3% in pre-market trading. People familiar with the matter revealed that the U.S. Foreign Investment Committee (CFIUS) has approved Nippon Steel Corporation to resubmit its merger application to acquire U.S. Steel.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: The GDP growth rate is expected to be 5.2% in 2025, and we believe there is potential for upward adjustment.

Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank: GDP growth could reach 5.1% this year.

London Metal Exchange (LME): Aluminum inventories remained flat, copper inventories decreased by 1,250 tons, nickel inventories remained flat, lead inventories decreased by 450 tons, tin inventories decreased by 15 tons, and zinc inventories increased by 4,750 tons.

According to the Israeli Times: US Secretary of State Blinken met with Egyptian President Sisi in Cairo, focusing on US-Egypt relations.

The World Meteorological Organization: 2023 is the hottest year on record, with extreme weather common. This trend will continue in the first half of 2024.

Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank: U.S. Treasury yields have fallen and the U.S. dollar has weakened again against other currencies.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: Macroprudential policies and payment system policies will continue to support sustainable economic growth.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: We will closely monitor the economic situation in order to further cut interest rates based on inflation expectations, rupiah stability and GDP growth.