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According to Axios: U.S. and Ukrainian officials say U.S. Middle East envoys Witkov and Kushner will present a “new approach” to ending the Russia-Ukraine war during talks with Ukraine in Miami on Friday, including a partial ceasefire that would halt attacks on energy infrastructure and food transport.

U.S. Department of Defense: Raytheon has been awarded a $6.3 billion multi-year contract for the SM-3 IB interceptor.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: The U.S. Treasury Department is cutting off funding to the Tehran regime for its wars in the region, and we will continue to expose those who help the regime sell oil. Anyone who assists Iran in circumventing sanctions will not escape the full scope of sanctions under the Treasury Department's authority.

According to the New York Times: U.S. officials revealed that although Trump remains wavering on resuming war against Iran, the U.S. military is preparing plans to restart large-scale military operations against Iran. The U.S. Department of Defense has developed a new three-day strike plan against Iran, and three aircraft carriers are about to be deployed to the Middle East.

The Federal Reserve has taken enforcement action against American Express (AXP.N) over anti-money laundering issues.

Foreign central banks held $16.873 billion in U.S. Treasury securities in the week ending October 2, compared with $15.101 billion in the previous week.