General Motors (GM.N) CEO: A strike would not be a good thing for the overall economy.

General Motors (GM.N) CEO: GM has spoken to members of Congress and the White House.

General Motors (GM.N) CEO: We need a deal as soon as possible.

General Motors (GM.N) CEO: Very "frustrated and disappointed" by strike.

Market news: U.S. President Biden will speak today on negotiations between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and automakers.

According to Punchbowl: Ukrainian President Zelensky will visit the U.S. Congress next week, and the date of the visit is tentatively scheduled for Thursday after the United Nations General Assembly.

Government sources say Italy plans to require Apple (AAPL.O) to upgrade its iPhone 12 in Italy.

Eurogroup President Donoghue: It’s not just about Italy, it’s about having a backstop (safeguard).

Eurogroup President Donoghue urged Italy to approve reforms to the European Stability Mechanism.

The statement showed that India will purchase 12 Russian-made fighter jets.

Official sources said India-Canada trade talks have been suspended.

Indian trade official: India’s gold imports in August were US$4.9 billion, compared with US$3.5 billion last year.

Market news: India allows export of alkali-free rice to Bhutan and Singapore.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: In the euro zone’s 2024 budget review, it will be very important to find a balance.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: We face a challenge to maintain our commitment to a substantial austerity fiscal stance and to invest.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: The next interest rate decision will rely on data.

Central Bank of Russia: Inflation risks remain significant in the medium term.

Central Bank of Russia: The Russian economy has completed the recovery phase.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: We need to support the European Central Bank to control inflation and fiscal policy needs to remain strict.