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The UK's Rightmove average house asking price index fell 0.8% year-on-year in September, compared with a previous reading of -1.00%.

The UK's Rightmove average asking price index rose 0.7% month-on-month in September, compared to -2.00% previously.

According to US officials and sources, US President Trump will hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of several countries during his attendance at the UN General Assembly this week. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Walz previously stated that Trump is expected to arrive in New York on Monday afternoon local time, attend a "political event" at Trump Tower that evening, and address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday morning. Walz indicated that Trump will emphasize his administration's performance in "facing complex issues around the world" and discuss "the importance of ensuring Iran never possesses nuclear weapons." US media reports also indicate that Trump is willing to meet with Iranian President Pezechzian during the UN General Assembly; Israeli media reports that Trump will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during the General Assembly. The main meetings are scheduled as follows:1. Ukrainian President Zelensky – Zelensky himself stated on Sunday that he had agreed to meet with Trump in New York, and sources say the meeting is expected to take place on Tuesday.2. British Prime Minister Burnham – Trump will hold a separate bilateral meeting with him on Tuesday, marking the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders. 3. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – Also scheduled to meet with Trump on Tuesday. 4. Gulf Cooperation Council Leaders – Trump will attend the council's leaders' meeting on Tuesday, expected to discuss the conflict with Iran, followed by a reception for the council. 5. Venezuelan Interim President Rodríguez – Trump will meet with him face-to-face for the first time during the reception. Rodríguez received support from Washington after the US military ousted former President Maduro. 6. Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi – According to Iraqi media reports last week, Trump will meet with him sometime during the UN General Assembly.

The three major U.S. stock index futures opened slightly higher on Monday.

According to CNN, Paramount (PSKY.O) is in advanced talks with state attorneys general to resolve antitrust lawsuits blocking its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O). However, sources say these talks are causing disagreements among some Democratic states that filed the lawsuit two months ago.

According to Axios, US President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky in New York on Tuesday, as the US works toward a de-escalation agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian sovereign wealth fund CEO Dmitriev: Actions will inevitably have consequences. The sanctions threats from the US Congress and Zelensky's attacks are impacting global energy markets and pushing US diesel prices to over $8 per gallon on election day.

According to Nikkei: Japan will use industrial machinery to collect physical artificial intelligence data.

French Foreign Ministry: France will first summon the Iranian ambassador.

The French Foreign Ministry stated that France will take appropriate measures in response to Iran's closure of the Tehran Language Center.

The French Foreign Ministry stated that the decision to close the language center in Tehran was unreasonable and unacceptable.

French Foreign Ministry: Condemns Iranian authorities' decision to close the French language center in Tehran.

The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation will announce preliminary election results at 11:00 a.m. Moscow time on September 21.

Chairman of the Russian Central Election Commission: The final election results will be announced before September 25.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico: We will not support any actions that could lead to conflict between NATO and Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I thank the US President for signing the Lindsey Graham Act (sanctions against Russia) into law.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: I have spoken with US President Donald Trump, and we have agreed to meet in New York. This meeting "could change a lot of things."

According to Interfax news agency, exit polls indicate that the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is projected to win 14.2% of the vote in the Russian parliamentary elections.

According to Interfax news agency, exit polls indicate that the ruling United Russia party is projected to win 49.4% of the vote in the Russian parliamentary elections.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: The French and Canadian space agencies and Department of National Defence will jointly develop space launch systems and ground receiving facilities.