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The decline in U.S. Treasury bonds narrowed, influenced by consumer confidence and JOLTS data.

According to French newspaper Les Echos, Stellantis (STLA.N) has suspended production at three of its French factories.

The U.S. Conference Board Consumer Expectations Index for September was 63.6, compared to 68.2 in the previous month.

The U.S. Conference Board Consumer Current Conditions Index for September was 109.3, down from 121.2 in September.

The number of JOLTs job openings in the US in August was 7.079 million, below the expected 7.225 million and the previous month's figure revised from 7.271 million to 7.335 million.

The U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index for September was 81.9, below the expected 89.2 and the previous reading, revised from 89.4 to 88.6.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Success is impossible amid ongoing political turmoil.

British Prime Minister Burnham: We can be an innovative nation.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Firm support for Ukraine.

The US JOLTs job openings in August and the September Consulting Chamber of Commerce Consumer Confidence Index will be announced in ten minutes.

UK government bond futures fell by about 10 basis points after Prime Minister Burnham said that the money saved from the triple pension protection policy would be used to fund social care.

British Prime Minister Burnham: We will change the education system and will need to rethink welfare issues.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Pledges to reform the education and welfare system.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Choose to invest in young people.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Retirees will always share in the country’s growing prosperity.

British Prime Minister Burnham: During this parliamentary term, low-income pensioners will not have to pay income tax.

British Prime Minister Burnham: The money saved from the reform of the triple pension system will be used for care services.

British Prime Minister Burnham: The triple pension system will remain unchanged during this parliamentary session. The National Pension will be adjusted in April 2030. The increase in the National Pension will be at least the higher of the inflation rate or 2.5%.

British Prime Minister Burnham: I admit I may pay a political price.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Care services will be fully funded and will not be financed through loans.