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.

[Baltic Dry Bulk Freight Index fell for the second consecutive week] The Baltic Sea Dry Bulk Freight Index rose on Friday, ending an 11-trading day decline, but fell for the second consecutive week on the weekly basis. The Baltic Dry Bulk Freight Index rose 77 points, or 5.6%, to 1,462 points, with a cumulative decline of 6.5% this week. The Capesize Shipping Price Index rose 250 points, or 13.3%, to 2133 points, with a cumulative decline of 4.2% this week. The average daily profit of capesize ships increased by US$2,077 to US$17,690. The Panamax Shipping Price Index fell 13 points, or 0.9%, to 1,448 points, the lowest level in two months, and fell 9.8% this week. The average daily profit of Panamax ships decreased by US$112 to US$13,034. The Supramax Bulk Carrier Freight Index fell 7 points, or 0.6%, to 1101 points, with a cumulative decline of 7% this week.

Lebanese Hezbollah leader Nasrallah: We are ready to deal with all possibilities.

Lebanese Hezbollah leader Nasrallah: All our options on the Lebanese front are open.

Lebanese Hezbollah leader Nasrallah: If Israel carries out pre-emptive action against Lebanon, it will be the biggest mistake in its history.

Lebanese Hezbollah leader Nasrallah: Daily continuous border attacks make Israel afraid to launch a war.

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary: U.S. employment data is not consistent with recession.

U.S. President Biden: Urges Congress to approve additional requirements including border funding.