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What moved markets on August 7, 2026

A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.

11commentary updates
0breaking or releases
11original audio tracks
10markets in focus

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Charter Announces Debt Exchange Offers Pricing.

Charter Announces Debt Exchange Offers Pricing.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.14 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is down 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.8 percent and gold is up 0.29 percent.

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

In about one minute: The President participates in an RNC Reception [7:00 PM Local]. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.16 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.72 percent and gold is up 0.1 percent.

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

In about one minute: The President participates in an RNC Roundtable [6:30 PM Local]. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
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The China Central Bank is adding gold in Hong Kong to boost its trading hub.

The China Central Bank is adding gold in Hong Kong to boost its trading hub. Separately, Australia sold one billion Australian dollars in 2031 bonds at a yield of 4.5878%.

$GC$AUD
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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.09 percent and gold is down 0.21 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.14 percent and gold is up 0.03 percent.

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In about one minute: Trace Gallagher interviews President Trump for Fox News [5:30 PM Local] [Note: Time is approximate].

In about one minute: Trace Gallagher interviews President Trump for Fox News [5:30 PM Local] [Note: Time is approximate]. Result to follow.

$POLICY
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WTI And Brent Crude Futures Rise Over 1% Amid Questions Over Iranian Solution To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz - RTRS.

WTI And Brent Crude Futures Rise Over 1% Amid Questions Over Iranian Solution To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz - RTRS.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.02 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.02 percent and gold is up 0.15 percent.

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