Friday, October 9th, today’s news—the UK's economic recovery slowed in August amid the pandemic. American and European markets rise in anticipation of fiscal stimulus updates, dollar is weaker, oil prices jump on fears of supply cuts from as Norwegian oil workers strike. The price of Brent oil is $43.00, WTI—$40.83, EUR/USD is at 1.1802, GBP/USD—1.2943, gold is $1,919.90 per ounce.