Us Treasury Yields Dip, With the 2 Yr Note at a Record Low on the Prospects of Qe

Fitch Downgrades Ireland's Ratings to A+ from Aa-

*Swiss Franc Spikes Up To New Multi-year High Of 0.9640 Versus Greenback

Challenger says Q3 Layoffs down 2.5 Pct from Q2 to 113,595, Lowest Quarterly Total Since Q2 2000

Us Challenger Layoffs for Sep at 37,151 K (prior 34,768 K)