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WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the NATO alliance should consider throwing Spain out of its membership ranks. (Reporting by Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt; editing by Diane Craft)

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WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to leave for the Middle East sometime on Sunday, after Israel and Hamas reached a deal to release hostages held in Gaza. Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of Trump's initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza that has upended the Middle East. (Reporting By Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw)

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THE REUTERS DAYBOOK Friday, October 10, 2025 —– The daybook editor is Timothy Ryan (reachable at 202-843-6282 or Tim.Ryan@TR.com or DCDaybook@yahoo.com). Subscribers: For any problems in receiving daybook content, call 1-800-435-0101 and hit option 5. Content is intended for guidance purposes only and should not be cited on the record. —– —– PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) In Bethesda, Md. and Washington Morning: Departs the White House. Morning: Arrives Bethesda, Md. Morning: Visits Walter Reed Medical Center to address U.S. troops and to undergo his annual medical exam. Bethesda, Md. Departs Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. Returns to the White House. Note: The president plans to travel to Egypt this weekend for an official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Trump to address the Knesset in Jerusalem. VICE PRESIDENT VANCE'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) 11 a.m.: Makes an announcement. White House, Grand Foyer. Open press. Press RSVP by 9 a.m. on Friday at https://us10.list-manage.com/survey?u=dace49741569f7585670378b3&id=97512b7b82. ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND REPORTS Note: During the government shutdown, the Labor Department, the Commerce Department, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis have stated there will be no economic releases. The USDA is not planning to release weekly U.S. export sales during the shutdown. SUPREME COURT The justices meet for a private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review. CONGRESS THE SENATE Not immediately available. Committees No meetings are scheduled. THE HOUSE Meets at 12:30 p.m. for pro forma session. Note: The House is currently set to return for business on Oct. 14. Committees No meetings are scheduled. ADVISORIES (ISRAEL-HAMAS-CEASEFIRE) ADVISORY — At 9:30 a.m., the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP) holds an online forum featuring former Israeli ambassador Michael Herzog who discusses "The Gaza 'First Phase' Agreement: Assessment and Implications." WINEP visiting fellows Nickolay Mladenov and Neomi Naumann; and WINEP senior fellow Ghaith al-Omari also participate. Contact: 202-452-0650 or press@washingtoninstitute.org Note: Register at https://washingtoninstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JeR2Ai3mTZmiS0TuH0TdPQ#/registration. (USA-MIDEAST-ISRAEL) ADVISORY — At 11:30 a.m., the Middle East Forum sponsors a webinar to discuss "as Israel fights for its survival, can the West still defend the Judeo-Christian foundations that once made it strong?" Topics include how "across the West – from North America to Europe and Australia – antisemitism is rising alongside the spread of radical Islam." Josh Hammer, author of "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West"; Danielle Pletka, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; Lee Smith, columnist at Tablet Magazine; and Lauri Regan, vice president and treasurer of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, speak. Contact: 215-546-5406 Note: RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/ye22rcsr. (USA-MEXICO-TARIFFS-BUDGET) ADVISORY — At 10 a.m., Inter-American Dialogue (IAD) holds an online forum titled, "From Taxes to Tariffs – What Mexico's 2026 Budget Means for North America." Gustavo Almaraaz Petrie, executive president of Grupo Estrategia Politica; Sofia Ramirez Aguilar, general director of Mexico, como vamos?; Brenda Garcia Flores, partner public policy leader for Latin America at Deloitte; and Veronica Ortiz-Ortega, international political analyst and podcast host of Ventana Politica, participate. Contact: 202-463-2932 or press@thedialogue.org Note: Register at https://thedialogue.org/event/online-event-from-taxes-to-tariffs-what-mexicos-2026-budget-means-for-north-america. (USA-DEFENSE-NUCLEAR) ADVISORY — At 10 a.m., Dave Hoagland, acting deputy administrator for defense programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration, addresses a National Institute for Deterrence Studies online forum to discuss "modernization efforts shaping the future of America's nuclear deterrent." Topics include the "evolving threat landscape posed by Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran"; the "challenges of sustaining deterrence amid aging infrastructure and fragile production capabilities"; the "strategic rationale behind modernization programs like the B61-12 and W87-1 warheads"; and "how the U.S. is adapting to deter two major nuclear powers simultaneously." Contact: Peter Huessy, phuessy@thinkdeterrence.com Note: Register at https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/strategic-perspective-on-nuclear-modernization-with-dave-hoagland/. (USA-DEFENSE-RUSSIA/ARMS) ADVISORY — At 1 p.m., the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) holds a webinar to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer last month "to continue to abide by New START limitations for an additional year after the treaty expires in February." Heather Williams, director of the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues; Tom Karako, director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project; and Kari Bingen, director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, discuss "should the Trump administration accept Putin's suggestion to informally extend the limits of the START treaty; and would abiding by New START limits mean for U.S. deterrence and modernization plans?" Contact: Sofia Chavez, 202-775-7317 or SChavez@csis.org Note: Register at https://www.csis.org/events/htk-war-and-modern-battlefield. GENERAL NEWS EVENTS MORNING 8:30 a.m. — (EDUCATION/MID-ATLANTIC) EVENT — The Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies and the Center for Student Belonging at American University host the Mid-Atlantic Regional Institute on Higher Education, an initiative designed "to meet the evolving professional development needs of higher education leaders and practitioners" across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. Second and final day Location: American University, Graydon Student Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Contact: 202-885-3651 or csb@american.edu 9:45 a.m. — (MIDEAST-PALESTINIANS) CONFERENCE — The Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and the Center for the Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University hold a conference titled, "Palestine at a Historical Juncture: Perspectives on new Realities." Highlights 10 a.m.: Rashid Khalidi, professor emeritus of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and author of "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017," delivers remarks. 10:15 a.m.: A discussion on "Palestine in a Changing World." 12:30 p.m.: Lunch presentation "current documentation platforms and research efforts during the genocide on Gaza." 1 p.m.: A discussion on "Palestine in a Changing America." Location: Georgetown University, 3700 O Street NW, Bunn InterCultural Center, Room 241 Contact: 202-687-4328 or ct885@georgetown.edu Note: Register at https://events.georgetown.edu/sfs/event/34630-palestine-at-a-historical-juncture-perspectives-on-new. 10 a.m. — (USA-UKRAINE-RUSSIA/POLL) DISCUSSION — The Atlantic Council hosts a forum featuring HarrisX founder Dritan Nesho; Damian Murphy, senior vice president of national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress; and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst who discuss new polling data on "American attitudes toward Ukraine, Russia, and Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine." The new Harvard CAPS/HarrisX tracks Americans' perceptions of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin; and "U.S. and global efforts to end Russia's war, and support for continued U.S. assistance." Location: Atlantic Council, 1400 L Street NW, 11th Floor Contact: 202-778-4993 or press@atlanticcounc…

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday, stemming from the foot injury he sustained during Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday the club is taking Murray's situation "day by day." Arizona (2-3) has lost three straight contests — each on a game-ending field goal — entering Sunday's road game against the Indianapolis Colts (4-1). Murray briefly exited last weekend's 22-21 loss to the Titans, missing two snaps before returning to the field. Murray, 28, has not missed a game since sitting out Weeks 1-9 in 2023 while recovering from surgery for a torn ACL. Veteran Jacoby Brissett relieved Murray against the Titans and would be the next man up against the Colts. Brissett, 32, has started 53 regular-season games in his NFL career and has a 19-34 record. Brissett made 30 starts for the Colts from 2017-20 and the team went 11-19. Murray has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions in five starts this season. He has rushed for 173 yards and one score. Arizona could elevate quarterback Kedon Slovis from the practice squad to be the backup. He hasn't played in an NFL game but passed for 11,689 yards, 80 touchdowns and 39 interceptions from 2019-23 for Southern California, Pitt and BYU. –Field Level Media

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WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States will buy 11 icebreaker ships from Finland. (Reporting by Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt)

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Oct 9 (Reuters) – OpenAI said on Thursday the arguments it presented to EU authorities last month mirrored its public statements about competition in the AI space, particularly in the context of antitrust investigations into Alphabet's Google. The ChatGPT-maker recently took its concerns to EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera, telling her office during a September 24 meeting about the difficulties it faces in competing with entrenched giants. It also urged the regulators to prevent large platforms from locking in users, Bloomberg News reported earlier on Thursday, citing meeting notes. OpenAI said the European Commission was already examining how large, vertically integrated platforms were leveraging existing market positions into AI, including by reviewing specific intercompany agreements. The European Commission and Google did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. The company, which now has more than 800 million weekly ChatGPT users, became the world's most valuable startup – with a $500 billion valuation – after completing a secondary share sale last week. (Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)

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Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) missed his fifth consecutive practice day as the banged-up Ravens prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player suffered the injury in the third quarter of the 37-20 loss at Kansas City in Week 4 and has not practiced since that game. He did not dress for the team's 44-10 home drubbing at the hands of the Houston Texas this past Sunday as the Ravens fell to 1-4. Cooper Rush, who was signed in the off-season, got the start vs. Houston and threw three interceptions on 14-of-20 passing for 179 yards. Tyler Huntley, the former Raven who was elevated from the practice squad last week, is currently Rush's understudy. Since Jackson took over the starting role in 2019, the Ravens are 4-10 when the three-time first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection does not start. The Ravens have gotten four All-Pro players back to practice in the last two days. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) returned on Wednesday, while cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) and fullback Pat Ricard (calf) were on the practice field on Thursday. Ricard had not practiced since Aug. 14. Linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) was among four players, including Jackson, not practicing. –Field Level Media

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* 30-year auction points to middling demand * Market signals less meaningful in absence of government data, Compernolle says * Fed Governor Barr warns against aggressive policy changes, cites inflation risk (Updates with 30-year auction, latest yields; adds Barr speech, fresh comment in paragraphs 1, 3-13) WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday afternoon after an auction of long-dated bonds pointed to middling demand amid a continuing shutdown of the federal government that has blocked the release of official economic indicators. The two-year and benchmark 10-year Treasuries have moved in a narrow band since lawmakers in Washington failed to agree on spending legislation ahead of a September 30 deadline. So far, there are few indications an end to the impasse is near. Yields on the 30-year bond rose slightly following a U.S. Treasury sale of $22 billion but Lou Brien of DRW Trading said in a client note that there were still signs of demand, given the bid-to-cover ratio and share for primary dealers. Will Compernolle, macro strategist at FHN Financial, said market signals were likely to be less meaningful so long as investors lacked developments to push them in any particular direction, such as cues from government economic data. "If the jobs report comes out and gives a clear signal, then any of the moves we've seen this week are going to quickly reverse," he said, adding that yields and auctions were less reliable indicators of investor demand during a "weird week." "If the Treasuries are drifting aimlessly this week, then these auctions are taking the pulse at weird time." The University of Michigan on Friday is due to release its monthly report on consumer sentiment, an indicator likely to receive unusual scrutiny in the absence of official data. Meanwhile Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said in a speech on Thursday that the central bank should be "cautious" about cutting benchmark interest rates due to the risk of persistent inflation. The central bank's policymaking committee has nevertheless signaled it is likely to cut rates when it meets later this month. The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note was last up 1.7 basis points to 4.148%. The yield on the 30-year bond rose 0.8 basis points to 4.732%. A closely watched part of the U.S. Treasury yield curve measuring the gap between yields on two- and 10-year Treasury notes, seen as an indicator of economic expectations, was at a positive 54.7 basis points. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations for the Fed, rose 1.3 basis points to 3.597%. The breakeven rate on five-year U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) was last at 2.423% after closing at 2.428% on October 8. The 10-year TIPS breakeven rate was last at 2.355%, indicating the market sees inflation averaging about 2.4% a year for the next decade. (Reporting by Douglas Gillison in Washington; Editing by Andrea Ricci and Nick Zieminski)

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(Updates incident report numbers in paragraph two) Oct 9 (Reuters) – Microsoft's suite of productivity software was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. There were nearly 17,000 incidents of people reporting issues with Microsoft 365 as of 2:39 p.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platform. The actual number of affected users may vary. Microsoft 365 said it is investigating reports of issues accessing services on its status page on X. (Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)

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(Adds Microsoft investigating issue in paragraph 3) Oct 9 (Reuters) – Microsoft's suite of productivity software was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. There were over 16,200 incidents of people reporting issues with Microsoft 365 as of 2:33 p.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platform. Microsoft 365 said it is investigating reports of issues accessing services on its status page on X. (Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)

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