ANZ Bank: The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in October. For the Federal Reserve, the September non-farm payroll report is crucial to its policy path.

The dollar fell to 4.343 against the Malaysian ringgit, its lowest level since mid-February 2023, a drop of 0.7%.

The latest official data from Bangladesh shows that as of August 25 local time, the floods in Bangladesh have affected more than 5.2 million people, and 20 people have lost their lives due to the floods.

The dollar fell to 15,310.00 against the rupiah, a drop of 1.1%, the lowest level since early September 2023.

UBS Group AG has cut its lithium price outlook for 2024-2027 as a global supply glut worsens.

According to the Palestinian Wafa News Agency, Israeli troops bombed a house near a hospital in Gaza City, killing at least five Palestinians and injuring several others.

Traders said Asian high-grade dollar bond spreads narrowed by at least 1 basis point, while the Markit investment-grade credit default swap (CDS) index for Asia ex-Japan fell 2 basis points.

Pilbara Mining CEO Dale Henderson: Pilbara Mining has not received any acquisition proposals.

Market news: New Zealand will announce its liquefied natural gas import policy.

Dale Henderson, CEO of Pilbara Mining: There appears to be some cuts in lithium supply.

Dale Henderson, CEO of Pilbara Mining: The long-term outlook for lithium is extremely positive.

Goldman Sachs: The recovery in long-term yield spreads on Asian investment-grade bonds is attractive.

On August 25, local time, US President Biden declared a state of emergency in New York State and ordered federal assistance for the emergency caused by the severe storms and floods in New York State from August 18 to 19.

US Tsunami Warning System: No tsunami is expected after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Pangei, Tonga.

US Geological Survey: 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pangei region of Tonga.

According to the Associated Press: Israel-Hamas negotiations will continue after weekend meetings.

According to AFP: Authorities said that Russia attacked a hotel in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, leaving two journalists injured and one missing.

US official: Cairo hostage talks are constructive and all parties are interested in signing an agreement.

According to the All Nippon News Network (ANN): Former Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, is leading in the LDP leadership election with 27% support.

The three major U.S. stock index futures opened slightly lower on Monday.