Former British Prime Minister Blair: Britain can build economic advantages based on artificial intelligence.

United Nations Secretary-General: The world is becoming unstable, geopolitical tensions are escalating, and global challenges are increasing. "We seem unable to unite to deal with it."

Market news: Brazil will commit to reducing annual emissions by 53% to 1.2 billion tons by 2030 and by 50% to 1.32 billion tons by 2025.

Market news: Brazil is expected to announce revised climate targets this week.

Microsoft (MSFT.O) raised its dividend 10% to $0.75 per share.

The annual Red Book commercial retail sales rate in the United States for the week ending September 16 was 3.6%, compared with the previous value of 4.6%.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There seems to be a disconnect between economic recovery and Americans’ perceptions, partly due to inflation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The U.S.’s job growth and strong spending are performing very well.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Labor Party leader Starmer reiterated their continued support for Ukraine and its people.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The situation is very good for achieving a soft landing for the economy.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Labor Party leader Starmer discussed the need to ensure economic and energy security in Europe.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Despite rising energy prices, the European economy remains stable.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The global economy is performing more resiliently than expected.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: U.S. House Speaker McCarthy must work hard to pass a temporary funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: No attempt has been made to estimate the impact of the government shutdown.

Nagorno-Karabakh separatist official: An attack by Azerbaijani troops killed two people.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The economy does not need to suffer a shock.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There is absolutely no reason for a government shutdown.