US President Biden: Humanitarian aid to Gaza cannot be a secondary consideration or a bargaining chip.

US President Biden: Go all out to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

US President Biden: Israel must allow more aid to enter Gaza.

U.S. President Joe Biden will urge Congress to pass a bipartisan Senate border deal.

U.S. President Biden: Will seek to cap drug costs at $2,000 per person per year; seek to make the medical tax credit permanent.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin discussed the U.S. humanitarian airdrop to the Gaza Strip with his Israeli counterpart.

U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress to pass a security bill to help Ukraine.

The Malaysian ringgit rose to 4.673 against the US dollar, an increase of 0.6%, its highest level since January 16.

Market News: The Prime Minister of Vietnam will visit New Zealand on Monday.

The U.S. two-year Treasury yield fell to 4.499%, hitting a one-month low, at 4.5118%.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Boeing (BA.N) will adjust the way it pays employee bonuses, a measure that will emphasize safety over goals.

The MSCI Asia ex-Japan index rose to 534.47 points, its highest level since August 2023.

Japanese Economic Minister Takeru Saito: No new restrictions on chip equipment exports will be considered.

The Malaysian ringgit rose 0.6% against the dollar to its highest level since mid-January.

According to Korea Daily Economic News: The Korean government is considering importing Japanese apples.

The Central Bank of Peru kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.25%.

Citi: If Trump wins the election, he may push Europe to increase defense spending.

Broadcom (AVGO.O) shares rose after the U.S. stock market opened after falling by more than 8%.

Broadcom (AVGO.O) CEO: Artificial intelligence business revenue is expected to account for more than 35% of chip revenue.