The Prime Minister of Malaysia stated that cash assistance is expected to reach 16 billions MYR by 2027.

The Slovak Minister of Economy stated that the state-owned gas company SPP is prepared for the winter. The company currently has a gas storage volume of 17.5 terawatt-hours.

On Friday, spot prices for certain varieties in the Malaysian palm oil market showed that most near-month contracts declined. Refined, bleached, and deodorized palm oil for October shipment was quoted at $1,132.50 per ton, down by $7.50. The November shipment was quoted at $1,140.00 per ton, down by $15.00. The December shipment was quoted at $1,165.00 per ton, down by $10.00. Shipments for January to March next year were quoted at $1,215.00 per ton, down by $2.50, while April to June next year were quoted at $1,270.00 per ton, up by $2.50. Shipments for July to September next year were quoted at $1,272.50 per ton, up by $5.00. Refined palm olein prices followed a similar trend, with October shipment at $1,137.50 per ton, down by $7.50, and November shipment at $1,145.00 per ton, down by $15.00. Refined palm stearin for October shipment was quoted at $1,090.00 per ton, down by $12.50. Palm fatty acid distillate for October shipment was at $1,040.00 per ton, down by $12.50. In southern Malaysia, crude palm oil for October delivery was quoted at 4,450.00 ringgit per ton, down by 10.00 ringgit; palm kernel oil was quoted at 387.00 ringgit per picul, up by 9.00 ringgit.

Citi has lowered Pepsi's (PEP.US) target price from $142 to $135.

Barclays has initiated coverage on SpaceX (SPCX.US) with an overweight rating and a target price of $254.