Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas: The Philippine peso has not come under pressure yet, and we like to intervene significantly when the peso comes under pressure.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: We will set out a responsible middle path in the budget.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: It is expected to achieve the second consecutive budget surplus.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Now is not the time to cut the budget.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Australian people are living a difficult life and economic growth is weak.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Now is not the time to implement scorched-earth austerity policies.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: The budget focuses on near-term CPI and medium-term growth.

Spot gold fell $4 in the short term, falling below $2,300.

Australia will invest A$166 million to reform anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing regulations.

Health officials said nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a house in the Rafah area.

U.S. and Brent crude oil prices expanded their gains to 0.5% in early trading on Monday.

The three major U.S. stock index futures opened slightly higher on Monday, with Nasdaq futures up 0.2%.

According to the Daily Telegraph: British Prime Minister Sunak has shelved plans for a general election in the summer, and it is now widely expected that the UK will hold a general election in the fall.

U.S. Geological Survey: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake occurred 157 kilometers west-southwest of Fak Fak, Indonesia.

According to Axios reporters, CIA Director Burns will remain in Qatar on Monday and may travel to Israel later this week.

According to AXIOS News reporter Ravid: US CIA Director Burns is expected to visit Israel tomorrow. Burns will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the hostage exchange issue.