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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 91.30 points, or 0.18%, to close at 51,268.26 on Monday, October 5; the S&P 500 rose 51.27 points, or 0.66%, to close at 7,773.99 on Monday, October 5; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 286.45 points, or 1.05%, to close at 27,477.31 on Monday, October 5.

The World Health Organization stated that, based on unofficial information following the deaths at the Russian Plague Research Institute, "the public health risk to the general public appears to be low."

The U.S. Treasury Department said banks that do business with Iran may be subject to sanctions.

The U.S. Treasury Department issued a notice to foreign banks that have business dealings with Iran.

US President Trump: (Regarding the Dubai Airlines incident) believes Iran should be held responsible.

US President Trump commented on the safety of US troops in the UK: "I think it's safe."

US President Trump: The problem with diesel is that Russian refineries have been hit.

US President Trump: Will consider establishing a base in Lithuania.

US President Trump: We will help them.

US President Trump: (Regarding the transfer of aircraft from the UK) We face a threat.

US President Trump: (Regarding the transfer of the plane from the UK) We know who made the threat.

US President Trump: Will assist farmers in solving the diesel problem.

US President Trump: I will be traveling to Iowa soon.

US President Trump: I believe there are specific threats that prompted us to withdraw bombers from our bases in the UK.

US President Trump: There is no rush to resume trade negotiations (regarding Canada).

US President Trump: The shortage of refineries is a problem.

US President Trump: I will be traveling to Michigan in about a week and a half.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that only 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of President Trump's job performance, the lowest approval rating of his term.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that U.S. President Trump's approval rating remains at a historic low of 32%.

Market news: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov en route to Iceland.