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NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of nuclear technology in space.

Apple has announced that it will hold a "Welcome Home" product launch event in New York on October 13.

Fannie Mae: The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. was 7.40% in the week ending October 8, the highest level since November 16, 2023, up from 7.28% the previous week.

The EU Gas Coordination Group: LNG supply will depend on temperature and demand.

The EU Gas Coordination Group: Gas systems have sufficient flexibility in winter.

The EU stated that despite low storage levels, the natural gas system is prepared for winter.

The German DAX 30 index closed down 303.00 points, or 1.21%, at 24801.36 on Thursday, October 8th; the UK FTSE 100 index closed down 23.16 points, or 0.22%, at 10435.34 on Thursday, October 8th; the FCHI index closed down 39.52 points, or 0.51%, at 7729.69 on Thursday, October 8th; the Eurozone... The Stoxx 50 index closed down 55.94 points, or 0.91%, at 6124.35 on Thursday, October 8; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 194.89 points, or 1.02%, at 18923.11 on Thursday, October 8; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed down 693.75 points, or 1.39%, at 49278.50 on Thursday, October 8.

According to RIA Novosti, a drone attack in Russia's Belgorod region has killed one person.

The percentage of winning bids allocated to US Treasury bonds for the 8 weeks ending October 8 was 8.93%, compared to 65.05% previously.

US Treasury auction for 8 weeks ending October 8 - winning yield 3.98%, previous value 3.99%.

US Treasury auction for the 8 weeks ending October 8 - bid-to-cover ratio 2.77, previous value 2.7.

US Treasury auction for the four weeks ending October 8 - winning yield 3.98%, previous value 3.89%.

US Treasury auction for the four weeks ending October 8 - winning interest rate allocation percentage: 50.05%, previous value: 23.52%.

US Treasury auction results for the four weeks ending October 8: Bid-to-cover ratio 2.4, compared to 2.83 previously.

NASA: SpaceX (SPCX.O) capsule is re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

According to the New York Times, the United States will acquire approximately 15% of Lukoil's assets in the deal.

Director of the Congressional Budget Office: I do believe the fiscal trajectory will put pressure on interest rates.

The director of the Congressional Budget Office believes that the debt problem has a relatively small impact on yields.

Mexican central bank meeting minutes: Some members stated that assessing the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rates on Mexico is crucial.

Director of the Congressional Budget Office: Economic growth alone is unlikely to stabilize the debt trajectory.