Trump will sign multiple executive orders at 15:00 US Eastern Time on Monday (03:00 Beijing time next day).

The Observer reports UK prime minister Starmer, who recently resigned as Labour Party leader, may seek the NATO secretary-general post when Rutte’s term ends in 2028. The role requires unanimous approval from all 32 member states and candidates are vetted through informal consultations among members. Report says Starmer would need backing from the UK government — including a good relationship with the new UK prime minister — and strong political deal-making skills, which are widely viewed as a weakness.

Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 4.0 bps to 3.550%.