In about one minute: Unemployment Change.
In about one minute: Unemployment Change. The published forecast is -5. The previous reading was -1. The market will focus on EUR.
$MACRO$EUR
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What moved markets on July 31, 2026
A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
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Newest first · timestamps in UTCBreaking. Roblox Sued. Roblox faces securities law violations lawsuit.
Breaking. Roblox Sued. Roblox faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: RBLX.
$RBLX
Breaking. Japan's Seven & I Buys Back Shares.
Breaking. Japan's Seven & I Buys Back Shares. Seven & I to buy back 400B yen of shares. In focus: SVNDY.
$SVNDY
Breaking. Rivian CEO Explains Why Chinese EV Makers Are So Hard to Beat: 'The Capital Cost Is Zero'.
Breaking. Rivian CEO Explains Why Chinese EV Makers Are So Hard to Beat: 'The Capital Cost Is Zero'. Rivian Automotive Inc. In focus: RIVN and UBER.
$RIVN$UBER
Breaking. VIA Sued for Securities Law Violations.
Breaking. VIA Sued for Securities Law Violations. VIA faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: VIA.
$VIA
Breaking. BoJ Gov Ueda: There Are Diverse Views On Inflation Outlook Among Board Members, Want To Reach Some Form Of…
Breaking. BoJ Gov Ueda: There Are Diverse Views On Inflation Outlook Among Board Members, Want To Reach Some Form Of Conclusion At Next MPM Onwards.
Breaking. BoJ Gov Ueda: Some Indicators For Medium To Long-Term Inflation Expectations Are Rising Significantly So Watching…
Breaking. BoJ Gov Ueda: Some Indicators For Medium To Long-Term Inflation Expectations Are Rising Significantly So Watching Carefully.
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: Some indicators for medium- to long-term inflation expectations are rising significantly, so…
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: Some indicators for medium- to long-term inflation expectations are rising significantly, so watching carefully.
Breaking. Black Rock Coffee Bar Sued.
Breaking. Black Rock Coffee Bar Sued. Black Rock Coffee Bar faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: BRCB.
$BRCB
Breaking. Hamas Official: Once both sides approve the agreement text, Israel must begin implementing the first phase.
Breaking. Israel must withdraw its forces from Gaza - Hamas official.
Breaking. Hamas will hand over weapons for storage under the responsibility of the Palestinian National Committee, dependent…
Breaking. Hamas will hand over weapons for storage under the responsibility of the Palestinian National Committee, dependent on Israel endorsing the a. Hamas will hand over weapons for storage under the responsibility of the Palestinian National Committee, dependent on Israel endorsing the agreement - Hamas official.
Breaking. Hamas: Gaza Deal To Be Implemented In Stages.
Breaking. Hamas: Gaza Deal To Be Implemented In Stages. Hamas says Gaza agreement will be implemented in stages.
Breaking. Seven & I Issues Shares.
Breaking. Seven & I Issues Shares. Seven & I issues shares via private placement. In focus: SVNDY.
$SVNDY
Breaking. Ukraine Confirms Attack On Russia's Volgograd Refinery.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. BoJ's Governor Ueda: One area of focus is how higher memory chip prices are pushing up prices. SNB Returns To Profit; Stocks Rally Offsets Gold Losses — BBG. Japan's Nissan Extends Partial Plant Suspension. The next scheduled risk is Unemployment Change at 07:55 UTC.
$QQQ$GC$SPY$NSANY
Breaking. FSLR Sued for Securities Law Violations.
Breaking. FSLR Sued for Securities Law Violations. First Solar faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: FSLR.
$FSLR
Breaking. China's Foreign Ministry, on the Iran strike in Kuwait: Urged Kuwait to take effective measures to protect the…
Breaking. China's Foreign Ministry, on the Iran strike in Kuwait: Urged Kuwait to take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese nationals a. China's Foreign Ministry, on the Iran strike in Kuwait: Urged Kuwait to take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese nationals and institutions.
Breaking. Futu Holdings Sued.
Breaking. Futu Holdings Sued. Futu Holdings faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: FUTU.
$FUTU
Breaking. Europe 600 Surpasses Record High.
Breaking. Europe 600 Surpasses Record High. Europe 600 hits new record high. In focus: STOXX600.
$STOXX600
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: FX impact on inflation is bigger than before.
Breaking. Peabody Energy Sued.
Breaking. Peabody Energy Sued. Peabody Energy faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: BTU.
$BTU
Breaking. Rackspace Sued for Securities Law Violations.
Breaking. Rackspace Sued for Securities Law Violations. Rackspace faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: RXT.
$RXT
Breaking. Nasdaq Jumps Over 600 Points as MSFT Shares Surge: Investor Sentiment Improves, but Greed Index Remains in 'Fear'…
Breaking. Nasdaq Jumps Over 600 Points as MSFT Shares Surge: Investor Sentiment Improves, but Greed Index Remains in 'Fear' Zone. The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Thursday.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. BoJ's Governor Ueda: Underlying inflation approaching 2%, can't ignore risk of overshooting 2%. Currencies: AUD, USD, CAD strongest.
$AUD$CAD$CHF$EUR$GBP$JPY$NZD$USD
Update. Canonical story revision received.
Breaking. Erasca Sued for Securities Law Violations.
Breaking. Erasca Sued for Securities Law Violations. Erasca faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: ERAS.
$ERAS
Breaking. EU Approves Astra's Datroway.
Breaking. EU Approves Astra's Datroway. Astra's Datroway approved for breast cancers. In focus: AZN.
$AZN
Breaking. Germany: Commerzbank, UniCredit talks resume.
Breaking. Germany: Commerzbank, UniCredit talks resume. Commerzbank, UniCredit merger talks resume. In focus: CBK.GR and UCG.IM.
$CBK.GR$UCG.IM
Breaking. ADMA Biologics Sued.
Breaking. ADMA Biologics Sued. ADMA Biologics faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: ADMA.
$ADMA
Breaking. French CPI July 2026 Report.
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: Policy can move before inflation trend fully entrenched.
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: Underlying inflation approaching 2%, can't ignore risk of overshooting 2%.
Breaking. BoJ Gov Ueda: Financial Conditions Remain Accommodative.
CPI m/m is out. Actual 0.6.
CPI m/m is out. Actual 0.6. Forecast -0.2. Previous -0.3.
$MACRO$EUR
Breaking. French CPI YoY NSA Prelim Actual 2.1% (Forecast 1.8%, Previous 1.8%).
Breaking. Embecta Corp Sued.
Breaking. Embecta Corp Sued. Embecta Corp faces securities law violations lawsuit. In focus: EMBC.
$EMBC
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: The perspective of stabilizing underlying CPI inflation at a level around 2% is important.
Breaking. BoJ's Governor Ueda: AI demand and recent weak Yen to help increase inflation.
Breaking. BoJ's Ueda: Year-on-year rate of increase in CPI likely to accelerate to a level 'clearly above' 2% from the…
Breaking. BoJ's Ueda: Year-on-year rate of increase in CPI likely to accelerate to a level 'clearly above' 2% from the second half of FY 2026.
Breaking. Kospi Closes Up 17.9%.
Breaking. Kospi Closes Up 17.9%. Kospi posts biggest daily gain on record. In focus: KS11.
$KS11
In about one minute: BoJ Press Conference.
In about one minute: BoJ Press Conference. The market will focus on JPY.
$MACRO$JPY
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. ADNOC Buys 5 Second-Hand Very Large Crude Carriers For $590M — RTRS Cites Sources. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 06:45 UTC.
$CL
Breaking. BP Launches North Sea Business Sale Process.
Breaking. BP Launches North Sea Business Sale Process. BP considers selling North Sea business. In focus: BP.L.
$BP.L
Nationwide HPI m/m is out.
Nationwide HPI m/m is out. Actual 0.1. Forecast 0.2. Previous 0.
$MACRO$GBP
In about one minute: Nationwide HPI year-over-year.
In about one minute: Nationwide HPI year-over-year. The published forecast is 1.8. The previous reading was 2.2. The market will focus on GBP.
$MACRO$GBP
In about one minute: Nationwide HPI m/m.
In about one minute: Nationwide HPI m/m. The published forecast is 0.2. The previous reading was 0. The market will focus on GBP.
$MACRO$GBP
Breaking. Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption.
Breaking. Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption. In focus: AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL and TSLA.
$AMZN$GOOG$GOOGL$TSLA
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Tech Stocks Rise as Yen Pares Gains and Korea Soars - Asia Market Wrap. The next scheduled risk is Nationwide HPI m/m at 06:00 UTC.
$SPY
Russia has struck a vessel carrying military cargo near Odesa.
Russia has struck a vessel near Odesa.
Russia has struck a vessel near Odesa. The vessel was carrying military cargo.
Breaking. Russia Strikes Vessel Near Odesa.
Breaking. Russia Strikes Vessel Near Odesa. Russia strikes vessel with military cargo.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. India Approves 12 PTA Projects With Bhutan.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. India Approves 12 PTA Projects With Bhutan. Taiwan stocks climb more than 8%.
$SPY
Breaking. Strategists Await Ueda Guidance After BOJ’s Steady Decision - BBG.
Breaking. Strategists Await Ueda Guidance After BOJ’s Steady Decision - BBG. READ HERE.
Breaking. Apple Stock Sinks as Much as 6% in After-Hours Trading, Wipes Out $390 Billion in an Hour: Jim Cramer Says It's…
Breaking. Apple Stock Sinks as Much as 6% in After-Hours Trading, Wipes Out $390 Billion in an Hour: Jim Cramer Says It's All 'Memory and Currency'. On Thursday, Apple Inc. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Taiwan stocks climb more than 8%.
$SPY
Breaking. Ross Gerber states higher oil prices are a 'tax' on non-EV consumers and suggests Trump is 'too scared' to…
Breaking. Ross Gerber states higher oil prices are a 'tax' on non-EV consumers and suggests Trump is 'too scared' to escalate the Iran war. Gerber Kawasaki co-founder Ross Gerber said heightened oil prices have negatively impacted consumers with increased costs.
$GM
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Japan June total oil product sales fall 7.9% yr/yr: Meti. Japan Kerosene Sales Down 14.9%. Japan Gasoline Sales Fall 7.1%.
$CL
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. China Unisound AI: Contract Value Tops RMB20 Million. China: Unisound AI wins Nanning project bid.
$UNISOUNDAI$UNISOUNDAITE
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. China: Unisound AI wins Nanning project bid.
$UNISOUNDAITE
Breaking. Pentagon Seeks $18.2B In Iran War Funds For Interceptors — BBG.
Breaking. Pentagon Seeks $18.2B In Iran War Funds For Interceptors — BBG. READ HERE.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. FCA Launches New Push.
Breaking. US Regulators Cite Risk.
Breaking. US Regulators Cite Risk. US regulators cite circular risk. In focus: APO and KKR.
$APO$KKR
Musk: "fake news" in reply to report Tesla considers sale of China business for possible SpaceX merger.
Japan's Kiuchi states that FX policy is Katayama's matter.
Japan's Kiuchi states that FX policy is Katayama's matter. Japan is closely monitoring market developments.
Breaking. Musk states "fake news" in reply to a report that Tesla considers selling its China business for a possible SpaceX…
Breaking. Musk states "fake news" in reply to a report that Tesla considers selling its China business for a possible SpaceX merger.
Breaking. Russia's Wildberries: Logistics Hub In Volgograd On Fire Following Attack.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. boj report on risks: year-on-year rise in import prices has recently surged due to yen depreciation and commodity price changes, including h. BoJ report on risks: recent rise in semiconductor prices likely to boost cost of related durable goods.
$CL$QQQ
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. BoJ Rate Decision. BOJ: will implement monetary policy as appropriate from perspective of sustainably, stably reaching inflation target. BOJ: core inflation likely to hit level aligned with price goal between second half of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027.
Breaking. BoJ report on risks: maintaining core CPI inflation near 2% crucial to prevent upward deviation and negative…
Breaking. BoJ report on risks: maintaining core CPI inflation near 2% crucial to prevent upward deviation and negative economic impact.
Breaking. BOJ: corporate earnings likely to stay elevated on strong AI-related demand.
Breaking. BoJ: must assess if core inflation stabilizes near 2%.
Breaking. BOJ: Firms' active wage and price setting to persist, inflation expectations to rise moderately.
Breaking. BoJ: Recent Yen Weakness Among Factors Driving Price Increases.
Breaking. BoJ: Recent Yen Weakness Among Factors Driving Price Increases. Yen Depreciation Likely To Continue Supporting Price Increases - Real Interest Rates Have Been Negative In The Short-To-Medium Term - Vital To Stabilise Inflation Around 2%.
Breaking. BOJ report on risks: underlying CPI inflation may rise above 2% price stability target.
Breaking. BoJ Rate Decision Actual 1% (Forecast 1%, Previous 1%).
Breaking. OJ: board's core-core CPI fiscal 2027 median projection at 2.6% versus 2.6% in April.
Breaking. BOJ board member Takata dissented on rate decision.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Japan Plans Budget Reform.
Japan plans budget reform to fund a tax cut.
Japan plans budget reform to fund a tax cut. Separately, Japan has declined to comment on FX intervention.
Breaking. Apple Cuts Target Price.
Breaking. Apple Cuts Target Price. JPMorgan cuts Apple target price. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Japan Plans Budget Reform. Japan Declines Comment On FX Intervention. Japan Reappoints Forex Diplomat.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Japan Declines Comment On FX Intervention. Japan Reappoints Forex Diplomat. GLNLF Reports Quarterly Activities.
$GLNLF
In market news, Japan has reappointed its top forex diplomat.
In market news, Japan has reappointed its top forex diplomat. Separately, GLNLF has released its quarterly activities report.
$GLNLF
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. GLNLF Reports Quarterly Activities.
$GLNLF
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. BHP: Fair Work Commission Sets Meeting.
$BHP
In market news, BHP faces potential labor disruptions as the Fair Work Commission sets a meeting.
In market news, BHP faces potential labor disruptions as the Fair Work Commission sets a meeting. Separately, China's NDRC indicates that renewable energy and oil price controls are maintaining supply and demand balance.
$BHP$CL
In about one minute: BoJ Monetary Policy Statement.
In about one minute: BoJ Monetary Policy Statement. The market will focus on JPY.
$MACRO$JPY
In about one minute: BoJ Interest Rate Decision.
In about one minute: BoJ Interest Rate Decision. The previous reading was 1. The market will focus on JPY.
$MACRO$JPY
Breaking. @barakravid | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Urged Hamas To Delay Disarmament Deal - Axios.
Breaking. @barakravid | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Urged Hamas To Delay Disarmament Deal - Axios. US Official Says Iran Tried To Block Hamas Disarmament Agreement - Hamas Rejected Iranian Advice To Spurn The Disarmament Deal.
Breaking. SK Hynix Stock Soars 22%, Samsung Jumps 19% as Kospi Hits Trading Halt: Dow Futures Climb 151 Points.
Breaking. SK Hynix Stock Soars 22%, Samsung Jumps 19% as Kospi Hits Trading Halt: Dow Futures Climb 151 Points. Asian stocks traded higher at the time of writing, led by a nearly 13% surge in South Korea’s KOSPI, while U.S. stock futures advanced and oil prices remained elevated. In focus: AAPL, AMZN, MSFT and SKHY.
$AAPL$AMZN$MSFT$SKHY$SOXX$SSNLF
Breaking. Toyota Suspends Aichi Factory Operations.
Breaking. Toyota Suspends Aichi Factory Operations. In focus: TM.
$TM
Follow-up on PPI quarter-over-quarter.
Follow-up on PPI quarter-over-quarter. The verified actual remains 1.3. The previous figure was 0.7, and the prior was 0.4. No causal link is confirmed.
$MACRO$AUD
In about one minute: BoJ policy decision window.
In about one minute: BoJ policy decision window. The market will focus on JPY, USDJPY and NIKKEI.
$FX$POLICY$JPY$USDJPY$NIKKEI$JGB
Breaking. LS Preview indicates the Bank of Japan is set to keep rates on hold, with focus on forward guidance.
Breaking. LS Preview indicates the Bank of Japan is set to keep rates on hold, with focus on forward guidance. The Bank of Japan is widely expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 1.00% on Friday.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. FCPT Announces Sale-Leaseback. The next scheduled risk is BoJ policy decision window at 02:00 UTC.
$FCPT
The PPI quarter-over-quarter actual is confirmed at 1.3 percent.
The PPI quarter-over-quarter actual is confirmed at 1.3 percent. This compares to a previous value of 0.7 percent and a consensus expectation of 0.4 percent.
$MACRO$AUD
Breaking. Hamas Delegate Ghazi Hamad: Hamas Will Not Disarm Until Israel Withdraws From Gaza - Al Jazeera.
China's July official Manufacturing PMI registered at 49.2.
China's July official Manufacturing PMI registered at 49.2. This is below the poll expectation of 50.0 and the previous month's 50.3. The official non-manufacturing PMI for July slipped to 49.0 from 50.2 in June. The official composite PMI for July was 49.3, compared to a previous 50.6.
$MACRO$CNY
Breaking. SID: Offers Private Exchange for Senior Notes.
Breaking. SID: Offers Private Exchange for Senior Notes. In focus: SID.
$SID
Breaking. A drone attack has triggered a fire at an energy facility in Russia's Volgograd region.
Breaking. A drone attack has triggered a fire at an energy facility in Russia's Volgograd region. Warehouses in the Volgograd region also caught fire following the attack.
PPI q/q is out. Actual 1.3.
PPI q/q is out. Actual 1.3. Forecast 0.7. Previous 0.4.
$MACRO$AUD
Breaking. Apple, Amazon, Reddit, Rivian and Cycurion are on investors' radars today.
Breaking. Apple, Amazon, Reddit, Rivian and Cycurion are on investors' radars today. Major U.S. indexes closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 1.19% to 52,208.06, the S&P 500 advancing 1.66% to 7,437.63, and the Nasdaq jumping 2.78% to 25,122.17. In focus: AAPL, AMZN, CYCU and RDDT.
$AAPL$AMZN$CYCU$RDDT$RIVN
Manufacturing PMI is reported at 49.2.
Manufacturing PMI is reported at 49.2. The previous figure was 50.1, and the consensus estimate was 50.3.
$MACRO$CNY
Manufacturing PMI is out.
Manufacturing PMI is out. Actual 49.2. Forecast 50.1. Previous 50.3.
$MACRO$CNY
In about one minute: PPI year-over-year.
In about one minute: PPI year-over-year. The published forecast is 3.3. The previous reading was 3. The market will focus on AUD.
$MACRO$AUD
In about one minute: PPI q/q.
In about one minute: PPI q/q. The published forecast is 0.7. The previous reading was 0.4. The market will focus on AUD.
$MACRO$AUD
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Tesla Weighs Sale Of China Business To Pave Way For Potential SpaceX Merger - WSJ. The next scheduled risk is PPI q/q at 01:30 UTC.
Update. Canonical story revision received.
Breaking. South Korea Works With US, Japan On FX.
Breaking. South Korea Works With US, Japan On FX. South Korea cooperates with US and Japan on FX. In focus: KRWJPY, KRWUSD and USDJPY.
$KRWJPY$KRWUSD$USDJPY
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Australia Sells A$900M 2028 Bonds. The next scheduled risk is PPI q/q at 01:30 UTC.
$AU2028
Breaking. Tesla Weighs Sale Of China Business To Pave Way For Potential SpaceX Merger - WSJ.
Breaking. Tesla Weighs Sale Of China Business To Pave Way For Potential SpaceX Merger - WSJ. READ HERE.
In about one minute: Non-Manufacturing PMI.
In about one minute: Non-Manufacturing PMI. The published forecast is 49.9. The previous reading was 50.2. The market will focus on CNY.
$MACRO$CNY
In about one minute: Manufacturing PMI.
In about one minute: Manufacturing PMI. The published forecast is 50.1. The previous reading was 50.3. The market will focus on CNY.
$MACRO$CNY
Breaking. Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises.
Breaking. Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises. Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Japan's SoftBank rises 15%. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.
$9984.T
Romania: Explosions detected in Ukraine.
Romania: Explosions detected in Ukraine. Explosions detected in Ukraine.
Breaking. Romania: Aerial Targets Vanish From Radar.
Breaking. Romania: Aerial Targets Vanish From Radar. Aerial targets disappeared from radar tracking.
Breaking. Romania: Explosions detected in Ukraine.
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