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(Updates with comments on coffee, weekly price moves) NEW YORK, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Cocoa futures on ICE fell on Friday to post an eighth consecutive weekly loss, with rising global production and weak demand set to lead to a global surplus in the 2025/26 season that began last week. Coffee prices also fell. COCOA * London cocoa ​​settled down 77 pounds, or 1.8%, to 4,155 pounds per metric ton. * New York cocoa fell 1.7% to $5,892 a ton, after setting a more than 1-1/2-year low of $5,870. * Both London and New York cocoa contracts lost 5% in the week, and have now posted losses for eight consecutive weeks, with New York losing 33% in that period and London losing 28%. * Dealers said supplies had been boosted by the start of main crop harvests in West Africa while third-quarter grinding data later this month for Europe, North America and Asia is expected to show year-on-year declines. * "In West Africa, we believe that improved weather conditions will be favourable for cocoa production, and we also flag the recent increase in farmgate prices in both Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire as an upside risk for production," research firm BMI said in a note. * Ivory Coast and Ghana are the world's top two producers. SUGAR * Raw sugar ​​​settled down 0.16 cent, or 1%, at 16.10 cents per lb, after posting a two-week low of 15.97. The market lost 2.2% in the week. * Dealers said the prospect of a global surplus in the 2025/26 season was keeping the market on the defensive with a rise in production in India and Thailand set to boost supplies while global consumption is set to remain flat. * They noted that a weaker Brazilian currency was boosting sales by mills. * White sugar fell 0.2% to $450.40 a ton. COFFEE * Arabica coffee settled down 4.05 cents, or 1.1%, at $3.5635 per lb. The market posted a 4.7% weekly loss. * Dealers said the arabica coffee market was under pressure due to rains in Brazil , with some areas getting around 30 mm of precipitation. The extra moisture will improve conditions for next year's crop. * There was also expectation for a deal between the U.S. and Brazil on trade that could include coffee. * Robusta coffee fell 1.8% to $4,391 a ton, having lost 3% in the week. (Reporting by Nigel Hunt and Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Maju Samuel and Mark Porter)

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* Conservative lawmaker is 38 * Sworn into presidency after swift political rise * Has already faced controversies By Marco Aquino and Lucinda Elliott LIMA, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Peru's new president Jose Jeri, who vaulted into power late on Thursday after the sudden impeachment of his predecessor, is one of the youngest heads of state globally – and one who has already had a bumpy ride on his way to the top. The 38-year-old conservative lawmaker from the Somos Peru party was sworn in on Friday, replacing unpopular Dina Boluarte, and tasked with tackling deep public frustration over corruption, economic insecurity, and rising crime. With no vice president in office, Jeri, who became congressional president in July, was next in line. He now leads a transition government set to run through July 2026, becoming Peru's seventh president in nine years. In his first address to Congress, Jeri struck a hardline tone on public safety. "The main enemy is out there on the streets: criminal gangs," he said, pledging to "declare war on crime." Jeri was born to a middle-class family in the Peruvian capital Lima. He graduated from the state-run Federico Villarreal National University in 2014 and later earned a law degree from a private university in Lima. Jeri joined Somos Peru in 2013 while studying law and twice ran unsuccessfully for municipal office in Lima. In 2021, he ran for and failed to win a congressional seat but as a substitute legislator ended up taking the seat of Martin Vizcarra, from the same party, who was disqualified from taking public office. Jeri became head of Congress in July 2025. In January, he was accused of sexual assault by a woman who attended a party in December 2024. The case was shelved in August by the attorney general, citing a lack of evidence. Jeri denies any wrongdoing. Local media outlets, citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter, have accused him of asking companies for payments in return for favors. Jeri denies the allegations and has expressed his willingness to cooperate with any investigation. Representatives from Congress and the presidency were not immediately available for comment. "He's surrounded by controversies," said Jo-Marie Burt, a visiting professor at Princeton University's Latin America program. Jeri's limited experience could also leave him vulnerable to pressure from more seasoned politicians, say analysts like Nicholas Watson, managing director at political risk consultancy Teneo. "There are legitimate fears that Jeri could be open to manipulation from powerful parties in Congress," he said. "But first, he needs to survive any protests that occur in the next few days." Demonstrations against Boluarte's government erupted in late September following an unpopular pension reform, compounding long-standing anger toward the president and Congress. Boluarte left office with approval ratings between 2% and 4%. An imminent test for Jeri could come on October 15, when anti-government groups were planning further large-scale protests against Boluarte. It was unclear on Friday whether the protests would still go ahead. The precedent is sobering: Manuel Merino, another congressional president elevated after an impeachment in 2020, lasted only five days. "Political waters have become choppier," said Watson. Peru's horizon "looks even less clear," he said. (Reporting by Marco Aquino. Writing by Lucinda Elliott; Editing by Christian Plumb and Rosalba O'Brien)

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HAMAS, PALESTINIAN FACTIONS SAY IN JOINT STATEMENT THEY ARE READY TO BENEFIT FROM ARAB AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION IN RECONSTRUCTION OF GAZA

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DELTA, AEROMEXICO CHALLENGE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DECISION TO UNWIND JOINT VENTURE – COURT FILING

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(Adds OPenAI detail in paragraph 4, comments from CEO in paragraphs 5-6 and company plans in paragraph 7) BUENOS AIRES, Oct 10 (Reuters) – OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent for a data center project in Argentina requiring an investment of up to $25 billion, the South American nation's government said on Friday. The project would involve a large-scale facility with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts to support advanced artificial intelligence computing, according to a government statement. Structured under Argentina's RIGI tax break scheme which went into effect last year, the project, if completed, would be "one of the largest technology and energy infrastructure initiatives," in the country's history, the statement said. OpenAI , 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. "We are proud to announce plans to launch Stargate Argentina, an exciting new infrastructure project in partnership with one of the country's leading energy companies, Sur Energy," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on social media. Altman added that it was the first Stargate project in Latin America, a region "full of talent, creativity and ambition." Earlier this week OpenAI had touted new partnerships at its developer conference, revealing a flurry of collaborations with companies including Spotify Zillow and Mattel while debuting a set of fresh tools to help developers build new applications. (Reporting by Walter Bianchi; Editing by Natalia Siniawski and David Gregorio)

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HUMPHREYS COUNTY, TENNESSEE SHERIFF: BUILDING IS GONE

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THE REUTERS DAYBOOK DIARY FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, October 13, 2023 Columbus Day (federal holiday) —– PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) In Israel, Egypt and Washington Arrives Tel Aviv, Israel. Addresses the Knesset. Jerusalem Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Departs Israel. Arrives Egypt. Participates in an official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Departs Egypt. Returns to Joint Base Andrews. VICE PRESIDENT VANCE'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. THERE WILL NOT BE A STATE DEPT. PRESS BRIEFING ON THE (COLUMBUS DAY) FEDERAL HOLIDAY FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND REPORTS Federal government offices are closed on the federal holiday. (Stock and bond markets are open.) SUPREME COURT Not in session on the Columbus Day federal holiday. CONGRESS THE SENATE Not in session on the Columbus Day federal holiday. Committees No meetings are scheduled. THE HOUSE Not in session on the Columbus Day federal holiday. Committees No meetings are scheduled. ADVISORIES (NYC-PARADE-ITALIANS) ADVISORY — At 11 a.m., the Columbus Citizens Foundation hosts the 81st annual New York City Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan, the nation's "largest celebration of Italian American heritage." Former Coastal Carolina University head football coach Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade, is the 2025 grand marshal. Location: Fifth Avenue at 44th Street, New York, N.Y. Contact: 518-474-8418 or 212-788-2958 Note: The parade, which is preceded by a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, will proceed north to 72nd Street. For further details, go to: https://columbuscitizens.org/columbus-day-parade/. (IMF-WORLD BANK-OUTLOOK) ADVISORY — At 3:30 p.m., the Atlantic Council hosts a webinar to discuss "What to Watch: Key Themes for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings," which run from October 13-17. Contact: 202-778-4993 or press@atlanticcouncil.org Note: Register at https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/2025-imf-world-bank-annual-meetings-at-the-atlantic-council/ (STATE-ENERGY-COLOMBIA) ADVISORY — At 6 p.m., the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) holds a webinar to discuss "The Global Energy Transition – Insights from a Colombian Case Study." Topics include "shifts in energy supply, demand, and supply chains" and "how these changes play out in a real-world context through Colombia, highlighting the opportunities and challenges a country faces in navigating the energy shift." Francisco Boshell, an international energy expert, speaks. Contact: 771-200-6659 or JohnsHopkinsSAIS@jhu.edu Note: Register at https://jhjhm.zoom.us/meeting/register/lny2vzYKQL6uz5CI4n31Yw#/registration GENERAL NEWS EVENTS MORNING 7 a.m. — (USA-ARMY-DRISCOLL) MEETING — The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) holds its 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Second of four days Highlights 7 a.m.: Gen. Andrew Poppas, commanding general of the United States Army Forces Command, deliver breakfast remarks. Marriott Marquis Washington D.C., 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Independence Ballroom 9:30 a.m.: Opening ceremony with Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll; and retired Army Gen. Robert Brown, president and CEO of the Association of the United States Army. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom 11:20 a.m.: Stephanie Hoaglin, director of the Office of Organic Industrial Base Modernization at U.S. Army Materiel Command; Col. James Crocker, military deputy for Supply Chain Management Directorate at U.S. Army Material Command; and Col. Brett Ayvazian, logistics officer at U.S. Army Materiel Command, discuss "Continuous Transformation Impacts on Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Optimization." Washington Convention Center, Army Booth 1825 11:30 a.m.: General Officer Spouse Mentorship Program. Washington Convention Center, room 201 11:30 a.m.: "Generation Next Forum." Washington Convention Center, room 146C 12:05 p.m.: A session on "Augmented Reality—Technology for Training," featuring Major Gen. Michelle Donahue, commanding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command; David Garrison, chief of the Training Technology Division, Sustainment Center of Excellence at U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command; and Azhar Kimanje, lead interoperability engineer at Exonicus. Washington Convention Center, Army Booth 1825 12:30 p.m.: Army Cadet luncheon with remarks by retired Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, senior fellow At the Association Of The United States Army. Marriott Marquis Washington D.C., 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Independence Ballroom 12:50 p.m.: A session on "Evolving Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Defense—Protection in the New Era at Home and Abroad." Washington Convention Center, Army Booth 1825 1 p.m.: Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.); Major Gen. Gavin Lawrence, deputy chief of staff for Logistics and Operations, G3 at U.S. Army Materiel Command; Bella Nowland, director of Defense Business Development; James Lomax, vice president, asset management and leasing at COPT Defense Properties; Major Gen. John Reim, joint program executive officer, Armaments & Ammunition and commanding general at the Army's Picatinny Arsenal, discuss "Transforming Army Infrastructure Through Industry Partnerships (Sponsored by Northrop Grumman)." Washington Convention Center, room 151 AB 1:30 p.m.: A discussion on "Thriving Beyond the Uniform." Washington Convention Center, room 202B 1:40 p.m.: A discussion on "Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) Modernization—Key Findings & Path Forward." Washington Convention Center, Army Booth 1825 2:30 p.m.: Holly Dailey, director of family readiness at the Association of the United States Army; Major Gen. Lance Curtis, commanding general, Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force and Surface Deployment and Distribution Command; retired Army Lt. Gen. Jason Evans; John Raines, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau; David Dentino, deputy assistant secretary of the Army, installations housing and partnerships; Brig Gen. Landis Maddox, director, G-43/5/7, Operations, Readiness, Plans, Integration, & Strategy, for the Army; Ruben Murillo, senior enlisted adviser in the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness of the Army deputy chief of staff; Mike Park, Lead, My Army Post Application, Strategic Initiatives Division, United States Army Materiel Command; Karen Halverson, family fellow at the Association of the United States Army, discuss "Relocation Readiness—A PCS Integration Forum." Washington Convention Center, Room 146 AB 2:30 p.m.: A discussion on "Electronic Warfare (EW) Transformation—Dominate the Spectrum." Washington Convention Center, Army Booth 1825 3:30 p.m.: Representatives from the Washington Nationals discuss the "Challenges of Running a Baseball Team." Washington Convention Center, room 147 AB 5 p.m.: AUSA CEO Robert Brown delivers remarks at the AUSA industry reception. Washington Convention Center, room 201 5 p.m.: International military reception. Retired Army Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, AUSA vice president for membership and meetings, speaks. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom Pre-Function Area, 300 Level 6:30 p.m.: AUSA CEO Robert Brown delivers remarks at the AUSA President's Reception. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom Contact: 703-841-4300 or Tom McCuin, 703-907-2670 or tmccuin@ausa.org Note: Sessions will take place at the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C. (901 Massachusetts Ave NW) and the Washington Convention Center (801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW). For further details, go to: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2025/ 8:30 a.m. — (IMF-WORLD BANK/ECONOMY) MEETING — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group hold their annual meetings, through October 18. Highlights 8:30 a.m.: G-24 Deputies Meeting. IMF H…

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FED SAYS WILL DELAY RELEASE OF OCT. 17 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION REPORT BECAUSE IT RELIES ON OTHER GOVERNMENT DATA THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE

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Oct 10 (Reuters) – Spirit Airlines: * SPIRIT AIRLINES RECEIVES COURT APPROVAL FOR $475 MILLION DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION FINANCING AND KEY AGREEMENT WITH ITS LARGEST AIRCRAFT LESSOR * SPIRIT AIRLINES: OF TOTAL FINANCING, $200 MILLION IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TO COMPANY * SPIRIT AIRLINES: APPROVAL WITH AERCAP INCLUDES $150 MILLION PAYMENT, REJECTION OF 27 AIRCRAFT LEASES, RESOLUTION OF ALL CLAIMS & DISPUTES BETWEEN COS

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Oct 10 (OPTA) – Results and fixtures for the Friendlies on Friday (start times are GMT) Friendlies 1 ———————————————————– Japan (1) 2 Paraguay (1) 2 Korea Republic (0) 0 Brazil (2) 5 Uruguay (0) 1 Dominican Republic (0) 0 Jordan (0) 0 Bolivia (0) 1 Russia (1) 2 IR Iran (0) 1 Chile v Peru (23:00) Canada v Australia (23:30) Argentina v Venezuela (00:00) United States v Ecuador (00:30) Sunday, October 12 fixtures (GMT) Mexico v Colombia (0100) Malta v Bosnia-Herzegovina (1700) Monday, October 13 fixtures (GMT) Uzbekistan v Uruguay (1245) Montenegro v Liechtenstein (1600) Puerto Rico v Argentina (2300) Tuesday, October 14 fixtures (GMT) IR Iran v Tanzania Venezuela v Belize (0100) Japan v Brazil (1030) Korea Republic v Paraguay (1100) Norway v New Zealand (1600) Albania v Jordan (1700) Russia v Bolivia (1700) Wednesday, October 15 fixtures (GMT) Colombia v Canada (0000) United States v Australia (0100) Mexico v Ecuador (0230)

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