What moved markets on August 5, 2026

HII Expands Welding Automation.

Japan Kihara Declines Comment On Yen Remark.

Samsung And SK Hynix Test AMEC Chip Equipment For China Factories Amid Potential Tightening Of US Export Controls, Sources…

Samsung And SK Hynix Test AMEC Chip Equipment For China Factories Amid Potential Tightening Of US Export Controls, Sources Say - RTRS.

In about one minute: The President participates in an RNC Reception at 7:00 PM Local.

In about one minute: The President participates in an RNC Reception at 7:00 PM Local. Watch USD, SPY, and VIX.

In about one minute: Caixin Services PMI.

In about one minute: Caixin Services PMI. The published forecast is 53.9. The previous reading was 54.1. The market will focus on CNY.

In about one minute: The President participates in an RNC Roundtable at 6:30 PM Local.

In about one minute: The President participates in an RNC Roundtable at 6:30 PM Local. Traders will be watching USD, SPY, and VIX.

China has set the Yuan midpoint at its strongest level.

China has set the Yuan midpoint at its strongest level. This directly impacts USD/CNH and USD/CNY.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia Sells A$1B 2037 Bonds At 4.9738%. Taiwan stocks climb over 3%. New Zealand Commodity Price Falls 3.9%. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an RNC Roundtable [6:30 PM Local] at 01:30 UTC.

Attovia Therapeutics has priced an upsized initial public offering.

Attovia Therapeutics has priced an upsized initial public offering. This directly impacts Attovia Therapeutics, trading under the ticker ATTV.

Asian currencies are steady, with market participants citing hopes regarding the situation in Hormuz.

The Japan S&P Global PMI Composite for July has released its full report.

Hong Kong S&P Global PMI Jul - Full Report.

Japan's S&P Global July Services PMI registered 51.2, below the flash estimate of 51.9.

Japan's S&P Global July Services PMI registered 51.2, below the flash estimate of 51.9. Concurrently, Hong Kong's S&P Global July PMI declined to 51.0 from 52.0 in June. These figures impact instruments tracking Japanese and Hong Kong equities and currencies.

Fed's Schmid states the labor market appears roughly balanced, welcomes recent inflation figures, but notes it's too soon to…

Fed's Schmid states the labor market appears roughly balanced, welcomes recent inflation figures, but notes it's too soon to confirm easing. Schmid also cautioned that the recent easing of energy costs could be temporary.

South Korea has raised its minimum wage by 3.7%.

South Korea has raised its minimum wage by 3.7%. The next observable catalyst is the AU Jibun Bank Services PMI at 00:30 UTC.