White House: President Trump will attend an event at the Peace Institute today.

Jeff Bezos said Blue Origin is likely to pursue an IPO in the coming years after completing its first external financing. He said he now has a clearer view of the company’s financial outlook; Blue Origin recently raised $10 bln from external investors and may raise more, and Bezos has personally funded about $28 bln since founding. He added the process could take "a few years." The company plans a December reflight of its New Glenn rocket, aimed at competing with SpaceX’s Falcon 9.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed down 64.60 points, or 0.74%, at 8,663.10 on Thursday, Oct. 8.