Iranian state news agency IRNA said Trump told News Nation that Iran wants a deal but offered only "we'll see what happens." IRNA said the economic cost of the conflict with Iran is intensifying pressure on Trump ahead of the midterms, and that he is facing domestic and international criticism. It added some Republicans are growing war‑weary and increasingly worried prolonged hostilities could lift oil prices and hurt GOP midterm prospects.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose 34 points, or 1%, to 3,370, leaving it down about 4% week-to-date. The Capesize index (BCI) gained 112 points, or 2%, to 5,768 and is poised to fall roughly 5% on the week; Capesize daily earnings increased $1,019 to $48,812. The Panamax index (BPI) fell 31 points, or 1.4%, to 2,251 and is poised to decline about 6.5% on the week; Panamax daily earnings dropped $273 to $20,262. The Supramax index (BSI) ticked up 5 points, or 0.3%, to 1,767, up 2.8% week-to-date. The Handysize index (BHSI) rose 8 points to 988.

IMF says staff have concluded a visit to Lebanon.