Bolivia Energy Sector: Petrobras officials arrive in Bolivia to discuss oil, renewable energy and lithium industry issues.

A VMware spokesperson said that Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has been approved by Korean regulatory authorities.

United Auto Workers President: Negotiations are not over yet and more (benefits) can be fought for.

The Dow Jones Index closed down 286.89 points, or 0.86%, at 33127.28 points on October 20 (Friday); the S&P 500 Index closed down 53.84 points, or 1.26%, at 4224.16 points on October 20 (Friday); Nasdaq The Dak Index closed down 202.37 points, or 1.53%, on October 20 (Friday), at 12983.81 points.

The balance of deposits in the U.S. banking industry fell to $17.264 trillion, compared with $17.373 trillion last week.

US Secretary of State Blinken: There are still 10 Americans "unaccounted for" in the (Palestinian-Israeli) conflict.

S&P: The UK rating outlook is stable, reflecting expectations that the UK government’s fiscal deficit will steadily decrease over the next two to three years.

S&P: Despite multiple headwinds including high inflation, rapid tightening of monetary policy and credit conditions, the UK economy has so far avoided recession.

U.S. budget spending in September was $638 billion, compared with $917 billion in September 2022; revenue was $467 billion, compared with $488 billion in September 2022.

Israel Defense Forces: Attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Federal Reserve Semiannual Financial Stability Report: Volatility in the banking sector has weakened since March.

Federal Reserve Semi-Annual Financial Stability Report: Some respondents believe commercial real estate stress is triggered.

Federal Reserve Semiannual Financial Stability Report: Worsening geopolitical tensions could harm global markets.

The White House: The Inter-American Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit will be held on November 3.

White House: Biden will receive leaders of Western countries at the White House on November 3.