Indonesia's transport ministry said four airports, including Jakarta's main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, remain closed after an eruption of Anak Krakatoa, with closures extended until 18:00 local time. Authorities had earlier shut eight airports. The government has opened five alternative airports operating 24 hours to handle traffic; about 170,000 passengers have been affected. Ongoing volatile weather prevents a timetable for full resumption of services.

CITIC Securities says August US nonfarm payrolls rose far above expectations, led by leisure & hospitality and healthcare; local government education jobs rebounded. Private-sector goods-producing payrolls increased for a sixth month, possibly reflecting US data‑center construction demand; finance and information‑technology employment fell, which the note links to AI disruption. Unemployment held at 4.14% and the participation rate rose to 61.6% from 61.4%; participation for ages 45–54 continues to drift lower. The strong payrolls offset relatively dovish remarks from Fed Governor Waller; markets now price roughly a 60% chance of a September Fed rate hike. Attention shifts to August CPI due Sep. 11.

Gold, down about 1% in the prior session, was slightly softer in early Monday trade near $4,425. Stronger-than-expected U.S. August payrolls and unchanged unemployment bolstered the case for a Fed rate hike at next week’s meeting. A firmer dollar and rising odds of a September hike—now ~60% versus ~50% early Friday—make dollar-priced, non‑yielding gold more expensive for buyers. Escalating Middle East tensions are adding inflation risk and concerns about prolonged energy supply disruption. Friday’s U.S. CPI will be watched for cues on Fed policy.