U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of October 10, the net long position of natural gas futures in the NYMEX and ICE markets increased by 78,863 lots to 81,493 lots.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of October 10, the speculative net short position of COMEX silver futures increased by 2,231 lots to 4,079 lots.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of October 10, the speculative net short position of COMEX gold futures increased by 11,784 lots to 14,788 lots.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of October 10, speculative net long positions in WTI crude oil futures decreased by 39,556 lots to 240,204 lots.

Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines: Peruvian copper production increased by 7.5% year-on-year in August, reaching 223,178 tons.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Ford Motor (FN) is considering cutting factory shifts that produce F-150 pickup trucks.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.34% in night trading at 17,751 points, a 62-point discount.

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres: The fighting along the Blue Line (the dividing line between Lebanon and Israel announced by the United Nations on June 7, 2000) is very worrying and must stop. Even war has rules. All hostages in Gaza must be released immediately. I have been in close contact with leaders in the region, working to reduce suffering and prevent further escalation of danger in the West Bank or elsewhere in the region, particularly in southern Lebanon.

U.S. Republican Rep. Cammack: House Republicans will vote on their candidate for speaker within five minutes.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: It is crucial to prevent the expansion of conflicts in the Middle East.

Japanese Finance Ministry official: The Finance Minister’s comments on the foreign exchange market are obvious, that is, if there are excessive fluctuations in the financial market, we will take necessary actions.

Japanese Finance Ministry official: Will not change stance on excessive foreign exchange fluctuations.

S&P: We believe that the resilience of U.S. consumers will remain at a high level, although overextended parts may face some pressure.

S&P: U.S. consumers are likely to recover despite rising debt burdens.

Japanese Ministry of Finance official: We hope the exchange rate will fluctuate in a stable manner.

Stellantis (STLA.N) announced further cuts to 700 temporary workers in Indiana.

Wells Fargo CFO: Under the influence of interest rates, the economy has slowed down significantly.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: People realize that raising interest rates is a necessary result to reduce inflation.

Masato Kanda, Deputy Minister of Finance of Japan: Several G20 members mentioned the conflict in the Middle East, but it was not mentioned in the G20 communiqué because it was not the focus of the discussion.