The White House: We are concerned and fearful about the possible escalation of the situation in the Middle East.

Lebanese Mission to the United Nations: Lebanese authorities have concluded that the communications equipment that exploded was embedded with explosives before arriving in Lebanon. The communications equipment that exploded was detonated by "electronic information."

The White House: The United States remains firm against all Iranian-backed threats, including Hezbollah. A diplomatic solution is achievable and urgent. We believe the Gaza ceasefire agreement will reduce tensions in the region.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.65% at 18,177 points in the night session, 164 points higher than the previous session.

Bernstein, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers: US President Biden said he has not yet talked with Federal Reserve Chairman Powell about interest rates.

Fund analysis company Lipper: U.S. municipal bond funds received inflows of $716 million in the week ending September 18.

U.S. Department of Defense: We currently believe that the conflict remains confined to the Gaza Strip and do not want it to expand into a larger conflict.

Goldman Sachs: The Turkish Central Bank may start a rate cut cycle later than the November previously expected by the agency.

US Department of Defense: We do not believe the Gaza ceasefire agreement is breaking down.

US Department of Defense: US Defense Secretary Austin stressed the need to "calm" tensions in the Middle East in a call with his Israeli counterpart.

US Department of Defense: The United States is concerned about the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and a ceasefire agreement is crucial.

US Department of Defense: There is no change in the US military posture in the Middle East.

U.S. stocks extended their gains, with the S&P 500 up more than 1.9%, the Dow up 1.4%, the Nasdaq up more than 2.8%, and the Nasdaq 100 extending its gains to 3%.

US President Biden: I have never spoken to the Federal Reserve Chairman since taking office.

US President Biden: If the Federal Reserve loses its independence, it will cause great damage to the economy.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) fell to its lowest level since July 2023 after the auction, and was last at 1.592%.

US President Biden: Interest rates are expected to fall further.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $311.8 billion in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

The White House: US President Biden and US Vice President Harris will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky on September 26.