According to ABC News: The FBI said that losses from crypto investment scams rose from $3 billion in 2022 to $4.5 billion in 2023. In the first six months of 2024, the agency received more than 18,000 complaints about crypto investment fraud, with losses exceeding $1.9 billion.

The National Hurricane Center of the United States: A tropical storm warning has been issued for the southernmost part of Texas.

Technology reporter Gurman: Apple (AAPL.O) is expected to launch new AirPods Max headphones tomorrow, with better noise reduction, adaptive audio and USB-C interface. The low-end AirPods 4 will also be released together.

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso Corporation will invest 69 billion yen to expand its Zenmyo plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture.

Technology reporter Gurman: I don’t think the starting price of the iPhone 16 Pro series will increase from $999.

Technology reporter Gurman: Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to be the main watch news tomorrow, with sleep apnea detection and a larger screen/thinner bezel. The blood pressure detection function has been delayed and will not be launched this year.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: No matter who becomes the president of the United States, the U.S.-Japan alliance will be stronger than ever before. I hope both sides can recognize the strength and importance of this alliance.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: If the economic situation requires stimulus, I would rather increase spending than cut taxes.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: I remember that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has said that under certain conditions, the Bank of Japan is ready to move in this direction.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: (When asked about market expectations of further rate hikes by the Bank of Japan) Monetary policy should be considered or judged by the Bank of Japan.

Malaysian retail company 99 Speedmart rose 14% on its first day of listing.

The Malaysian ringgit fell 0.5%, leading losses among Asian currencies.

The Nikkei 225 index fell 2.3% during the day.

Artificial intelligence company Sakana AI sees potential for more strategic investors in the Japanese market.

According to Dong-A Ilbo: South Korea may restrict credit loans as household debt continues to increase.

Three Syrian civilians have been killed following an Israeli strike on Masyaf, Syria, according to the Syrian state news agency.

The three major U.S. stock index futures opened about 0.1% lower on Monday.

An air defense alarm was sounded in Kiev, Ukraine on the 9th local time.