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Daily market record · UTC

What moved markets on August 9, 2026

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

29commentary updates
9breaking or releases
0web audio tracks
21markets in focus

Commentary timeline

Newest first · timestamps in UTC
Economic release Priority alert Verified context

Current Account n.s.a. is out.

Current Account n.s.a. is out. Actual -92.3. Forecast 2290.8. Previous 3968.3.

$MACRO$JPY
Event preview High impact Verified context

In about one minute: BoJ Summary of Opinions.

In about one minute: BoJ Summary of Opinions. The market will focus on JPY.

$MACRO$JPY
Market digest Market context Verified context

The UK jobs market shows signs of stabilization.

Market digest Market context Verified context

Westpac reports higher profit.

$WBK
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In about one minute: The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Megan Degenfelder's gubernatorial…

In about one minute: The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Megan Degenfelder's gubernatorial campaign in Wyoming]. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Market digest Market context Verified context

Brent And WTI Crude Futures Rise Over $1/Barrel Amid Uncertainty Over Strait Of Hormuz Reopening - RTRS.

Brent And WTI Crude Futures Rise Over $1/Barrel Amid Uncertainty Over Strait Of Hormuz Reopening - RTRS. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Megan Degenfelder's gubernatorial campaign in Wyoming] at 22:15 UTC.

$CL
Market digest Market context Verified context

WTI crude opened Monday up 1.5% at $77.6/barrel.

WTI crude opened Monday up 1.5% at $77.6/barrel. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Megan Degenfelder's gubernatorial campaign in Wyoming] at 22:15 UTC.

$CL
Market digest Market context Verified context

UK Pledges To Tackle False Discounts.

UK Pledges To Tackle False Discounts. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Megan Degenfelder's gubernatorial campaign in Wyoming] at 22:15 UTC.

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In about one minute: The President participates in a Policy Meeting.

In about one minute: The President participates in a Policy Meeting. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. Week Ahead: US CPI in Focus, Iran & Oman Close to Deal.

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In about one minute: The President delivers Remarks [1:30 PM Local].

In about one minute: The President delivers Remarks [1:30 PM Local]. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Market digest Market context Verified context

Australia's RBA has released its Monetary Policy Statement.

Event preview High impact Verified context

In about one minute: The President participates in a Pre-Tape Interview.

In about one minute: The President participates in a Pre-Tape Interview. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Market digest Market context Verified context

Saudi Aramco Refinery Fire Extinguished.

Saudi Aramco Refinery Fire Extinguished. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Pre-Tape Interview at 20:00 UTC.

$ARAMCO
Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. Yemen Houthis attack Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan.

$ARAMCO
Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. ADNOC: Vessel Targeted By Missile While Transiting Strait Of Hormuz Early On Saturday - State News Agency.

Breaking. ADNOC: Vessel Targeted By Missile While Transiting Strait Of Hormuz Early On Saturday - State News Agency. Situation Under Control, No Injuries Reported.

$CL
Market digest Market context Verified context

Insiders Buy AAT, BBBY, BSX, CCB, GBFH, NMM, ONMD Shares.

$AAT$BBBY$BSX$CCB$GBFH$NMM$ONMD
Event preview High impact Verified context

In about one minute: The President signs an Executive Order.

In about one minute: The President signs an Executive Order. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. Gold Price Targets $4,500 as GLD ETF Inflows Soar Ahead of US Inflation Data.

Breaking. Gold Price Targets $4,500 as GLD ETF Inflows Soar Ahead of US Inflation Data. Gold price staged a strong comeback last week, reaching its highest level since July 17 after the US released the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a weak non-farm payrolls (NFP) report.

$GLD
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In about one minute: The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Director of National Intelligence.

In about one minute: The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the Director of National Intelligence. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Event preview High impact Verified context

In about one minute: The President participates in a Policy Meeting.

In about one minute: The President participates in a Policy Meeting. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. Market source: a senior Yemeni source said Saudi officers, their forces and mercenaries will not be spared from…

Breaking. Market source: a senior Yemeni source said Saudi officers, their forces and mercenaries will not be spared from missile and drone strikes by the Yemeni military.

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In about one minute: The President participates in a Policy Meeting.

In about one minute: The President participates in a Policy Meeting. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Event preview High impact Verified context

In about one minute: The President participates in Executive Time.

In about one minute: The President participates in Executive Time. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.

$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Session handoff Market context Verified context

Asia session is handing over to Europe.

Asia session is handing over to Europe. The current cross-market regime is NEUTRAL. The largest measured moves in the current snapshot are VIX down 1.65 percent, NDX up 1.19 percent, NQ up 1.18 percent.

Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. China reports July food CPI down 1.5% year on year; non-food CPI rises 0.9%.

$CHINA
Economic release Priority alert Verified context

CPI m/m is out. Actual -0.1.

CPI m/m is out. Actual -0.1. Forecast 0.2. Previous -0.3.

$MACRO$CNY
Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. China July CPI rises 0.5% year on year, poll expected 0.8%.

Event preview High impact Verified context

In about one minute: CPI m/m.

In about one minute: CPI m/m. The published forecast is 0.2. The previous reading was -0.3. The market will focus on CNY.

$MACRO$CNY

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