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The number of layoffs by challenger companies in the United States in September will be announced in ten minutes.

The UK's latest sanctions against Russia target Russian military and intelligence officials suspected of abusing civilians in Ukraine, as well as ships believed to be involved in transporting Russian liquefied natural gas.

The UK Foreign Office has added 23 designations and 8 specific restrictions under the Russia sanctions mechanism.

According to Axios: U.S. Republican Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy plan to introduce legislation on artificial intelligence accountability.

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We hope that the US investment agreement can make progress on security and other issues.

The Eurozone unemployment rate was 6.4% in August, in line with expectations and unchanged from 6.40% previously.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Minoru Shirou: The Bank of Japan is expected to work closely with the government to implement appropriate monetary policy in order to achieve the 2% inflation target.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Minoru Shirou: Specific monetary tools will be determined by the Bank of Japan.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Fiscal Policy Minister Minoru Joei: He will not comment on the Bank of Japan's summary of opinions.

Indian Oil Corporation clarified media reports that "Indian Oil plans to launch bottled drinking water under its own brand at 43,000 gas stations": the move is a routine business proposal aimed at increasing the company's non-fuel revenue.

The Eurozone unemployment rate for August will be released in ten minutes.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: The Ukrainian military attacked an oil facility in Russia's Samara region.

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

The final reading of the UK Manufacturing PMI for September was 51.9, below the expected 52 and the previous reading of 52.

The final value of the UK manufacturing PMI in September will be announced in ten minutes.

Britain's FTSE 100 index fell by 2.00% on the day.

As bonds were sold off, the French 5-year credit default swap (CDS) rose to 71.6 basis points, the highest level since July 2013.

The Stoxx Europe 600 Banks index fell 2.6%, hitting its lowest level since July 24.

Constellation Energy rose 3.3% in pre-market trading after the company signed a 20-year power supply agreement with Amazon.

Alphabet (GOOGL.O) rose 2.6% in pre-market trading after releasing its flagship Gemini 4 model.