What moved markets on August 12, 2026

Japan's July domestic corporate goods price index rose 0.1% month-over-month, below the 0.6% forecast.

Japan's July domestic corporate goods price index rose 0.1% month-over-month, below the 0.6% forecast. The year-over-year PPI increased 7.2%, also below the 7.4% forecast.

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05…

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are down 0.17 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.1…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are down 0.17 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, EUR/USD is up 0.03 percent and USD/JPY is down 0.02 percent. WTI crude is down 0.61 percent, and gold is unchanged.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.02%, Nasdaq futures are down 0.19%, and Russell futures are up 0.06%.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.02%, Nasdaq futures are down 0.19%, and Russell futures are up 0.06%. In FX, EUR/USD is up 0.03% and USD/JPY is down 0.03%. WTI crude is down 0.68% and gold is down 0.16%. The VIX is down 4.78% at 14.55. The US 10-year yield is down 0.2 basis points at 4.682%.

The NZX 50 is up 33 points, or 0.2%, to 13,771 in Thursday morning deals.

Binance is trading lower by 1.12%.

Binance is trading lower by 1.12%. In commodities, corn is up 4.64%, wheat gains 3.57%, and barley adds 2%. Sugar is down 1.85%, palm oil 1.07%, and lumber 0.95%.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.22 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.22 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.04 percent. In FX, EUR/USD is down 0.15 percent, while USD/JPY is up 0.08 percent. WTI crude is down 0.67 percent and gold is down 0.18 percent.

Lithium Carbonate is up 2.25%, with Silver rising 1% and Gold adding 0.70%.

Lithium Carbonate is up 2.25%, with Silver rising 1% and Gold adding 0.70%. Aluminum Alloy is down 0.66%.

Germany natural gas is leading commodity gainers today, up 3.63%.

Germany natural gas is leading commodity gainers today, up 3.63%. UK Natural Gas is up 3.13%, and EU Natural Gas is up 2.50%. Methanol, Naphtha, WTI, and Brent are all lower.

Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V has priced its initial public offering at $261 million.

Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V has priced its initial public offering at $261 million. The ticker is TBCVU.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.06 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.02%, Nasdaq futures are down 0.15%, and Russell futures are up 0.06%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.02%, Nasdaq futures are down 0.15%, and Russell futures are up 0.06%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is up 0.16%, with EUR/USD down 0.16% and USD/JPY up 0.1%. WTI crude is down 0.71%, and gold is down 0.03%.

HONA, Honeywell Aerospace, announces the completion of an exchange offer.

BLSH, associated with Bullish, launches tokenized equity trading, marking a new venue for tokenized equity access.

BLSH, associated with Bullish, launches tokenized equity trading, marking a new venue for tokenized equity access. No pricing, volumes, or rollout details were provided.

The White House reports President Trump signed a memo authorizing U.S.

The White House reports President Trump signed a memo authorizing U.S. law enforcement to deploy cyber tools to disrupt criminal groups in foreign jurisdictions.

H.B. Fuller has received an unsolicited proposal from Ancora to buy BAS for $1.10 billion to $1.20 billion in cash.

H.B. Fuller has received an unsolicited proposal from Ancora to buy BAS for $1.10 billion to $1.20 billion in cash. Separately, Cisco expects AI orders and its P&L to be meaningfully higher in fiscal year 2027.

Iran must remediate environmental damage in the Gulf.

Iran must remediate environmental damage in the Gulf. Separately, a US AI framework is expected soon to cover open models, and White House officials are likely to expand AI oversight and revise guidelines.

Venezuela's central bank reports July inflation at 19.9%.

Jane Street Group has increased its stake in CRWV to $2.93 billion, now holding 27,598,624 shares.

The MSCI Global Index will add 55 securities and remove 92 securities.

CVV's customer for an $800,000 system order has filed a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.

Duke Energy has restored over 171,000 outages across Greater Cincinnati.

Duke Energy has restored over 171,000 outages across Greater Cincinnati. Separately, DeFi Development has withdrawn its June 2027 SPS guidance, while reaffirming a 1.0 SPS target by December 2028.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.74 percent, and Russell futures is up 0.61…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.74 percent, and Russell futures is up 0.61 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent, and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. WTI crude is down 0.69 percent, and gold is up 0.61 percent. The VIX is down 4.78 percent, and the US 10-year yield is down 0.2 basis points. Top volume leaders in the S&P 500 include SMCI up 18.59 percent, INTC up 3.3 percent, and NVDA up 3.06 percent. For the Nasdaq 100, INTC is up 3.3 percent, NVDA is up 3.06 percent, and WBD is up 2.12 percent. Dow volume leaders include NVDA up 3.06 percent, WMT up 2.44 percent, and AAPL down 0.88 percent.

A US State Department official states Israel's presence in southern Israel is inconsistent with its commitments.

A US State Department official states Israel's presence in southern Israel is inconsistent with its commitments. Separately, CRS announces a one billion dollar share repurchase program.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.74 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.61…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.74 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.61 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent, and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. WTI crude is down 0.44 percent and gold is up 0.6 percent. The VIX is down 4.78 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.65 percent.

US urges all parties to abide by the framework agreement to ensure long-term peace and security.

Economic Advisor Phelan states the CPI report reduces the need for a rate hike.

Economic Advisor Phelan states the CPI report reduces the need for a rate hike. The Dow Jones Index closed 0.07% lower, down 37 points at 53755.

Dover has completed its acquisition of Cloeren.

Dover has completed its acquisition of Cloeren. North American Mining secured multi-year contract extensions. EnerSys announced a 10% dividend increase to $0.2875 per share for Q2 FY2027.

The Dollar Index rose 0.19% to 100.014 at the New York FX close on the 12th.

The Dollar Index rose 0.19% to 100.014 at the New York FX close on the 12th. Separately, COHR is declining, and SPCE is falling.

NEE has signed agreements for up to 10 gigawatts of US natural gas generation, unlocking 3.3 billion dollars in funding.

NEE has signed agreements for up to 10 gigawatts of US natural gas generation, unlocking 3.3 billion dollars in funding. Cisco Systems reported earnings per share of $1.22, exceeding market expectations of $1.17. Allo has filed a 500 million dollar mixed shelf offering.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.74 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.61…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.74 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.61 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.17 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.14 percent. The VIX is at 14.42, down 5.63 percent. WTI crude is down 0.42 percent, and gold is up 0.69 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.66 percent.

The MOC imbalance is one billion dollars to the sale side.

The MOC imbalance is one billion dollars to the sale side. Separately, the Pentagon seeks to deploy lasers and other counter-drone technology within the US.

US July CPI inflation cooled to 3.4% year-over-year from 3.5% in June.

US July CPI inflation cooled to 3.4% year-over-year from 3.5% in June. Separately, Trump has asked Karoline Leavitt to serve as an outside adviser.

US headline CPI rose 0.1% in July, bringing annual inflation to 3.4% from 3.5% in June.

US headline CPI rose 0.1% in July, bringing annual inflation to 3.4% from 3.5% in June. Morgan Stanley maintains an overweight rating on SpaceX with a $300 price target. Karoline Leavitt is departing as White House Press Secretary at the end of the month.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.67 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.7 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.72…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.7 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.72 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.18 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.15 percent. The VIX is at 14.46, down 5.37 percent. WTI crude is down 0.25 percent, and gold is up 0.76 percent.

Paramount is discussing the creation of an editorial board for CNN to address journalistic independence concerns.

Minouche Shafik has left her post as chief economic advisor to the UK Prime Minister.

U.S. forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to enforce the blockade against Iran.

U.S. forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to enforce the blockade against Iran. The US Dollar Index is at 99.98, and the Cboe VIX is at 14.47.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.9 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.9 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.7 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.34 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.89 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.65…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.34 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.89 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.19 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent, and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.375 percent, down 1 basis point, the 10-year yield is at 4.684 percent, unchanged, and the 30-year yield is at 5.247 percent, up 1.1 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.51, down 5.04 percent. WTI crude is unchanged at 83.2, and gold is up 0.72 percent.

Canada has rejected the latest US tariff deal offer, indicating both countries are not yet ready to make a tariff deal.

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met.

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met. Separately, Saudi-backed mercenaries' positions are being targeted in Al-Mahra, Yemen.

Brent crude futures settled at $88.98 per barrel, up 7 cents, or 0.08%.

Brent Crude futures settled at $88.98 per barrel, an increase of 7 cents, or 0.08%.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.92 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.92 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.55 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.39 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.98 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.59…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.39 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.98 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.59 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.16 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.13 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.373 percent, down 1.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.682 percent, down 0.2 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.245 percent, up 0.9 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.53, down 4.91 percent. WTI crude is up 0.07 percent and gold is up 0.63 percent.

Kalshi is valued at $40 billion.

Kalshi is valued at $40 billion. Sequoia and Wellington are in talks to back Kalshi at this valuation.

U.S. crude oil futures settled at $83.27 a barrel, up 7 cents, or 0.08%.

NYMEX WTI Crude September futures settled at $83.27 a barrel, up 7 cents, or 0.08%.

NYMEX WTI Crude September futures settled at $83.27 a barrel, up 7 cents, or 0.08%. Spot gold rose 1% to $4,409.35 an ounce.

Corn is up 4.67%, leading agricultural commodity gainers.

China's copper import premium is at 96 dollars a ton, down from 115 dollars last month.

Novo Holdings is expanding into Europe and Canada, having deployed 5.7 billion euros in 2025.

Germany Natural Gas is up 3.63%, leading energy commodity gainers.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.96 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.96 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.43 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.29%, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.89%, and Russell futures are up 0.43%.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.29%, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.89%, and Russell futures are up 0.43%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is up 0.17%, EUR/USD is down 0.18%, and USD/JPY is up 0.14%. WTI crude is down 0.07%, and gold is up 0.46%. The VIX is down 4.65%, and the US 10-year yield is down 0.8 basis points.

Bernhard Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company.

The US federal budget balance for July is reported at a deficit of 432.3 billion dollars.

The US Federal Budget Balance is reported at -432.308 billion dollars.

The US Federal Budget Balance is reported at -432.308 billion dollars. Separately, OncoForm has filed an S-1 for a 100 million share common stock offering.

Iran states the Hormuz Strait remains closed, with no policy change, and warns ships violating its protocols.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.3 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.97 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.41…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.3 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.97 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.41 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent, and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. WTI crude is down 0.17 percent and gold is up 0.58 percent. The VIX is down 4.06 percent. In US equities, SMCI is up 17.45 percent, INTC is up 4.52 percent, and NVDA is up 3.04 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.94 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.94 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.41 percent.

Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin is urging staff to focus on the Gemini model, while executives discuss an AI unit…

Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin is urging staff to focus on the Gemini model, while executives discuss an AI unit reorganization. Separately, Ottawa is considering an auto tariffs proposal.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.94 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.94 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.4 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.95 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.48…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.95 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.12 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.1 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.07 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.368 percent, down 1.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.678 percent, down 0.6 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.241 percent, up 0.5 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.68, down 3.93 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.36 percent and gold is up 0.48 percent.

The US 10-Year Note sale yields 4.683%, up from 4.580% previously.

The US 10-Year Note sale yields 4.683%, up from 4.580% previously. This follows the earlier rise in the US 10-Year Note yield. BAE Systems has advanced to phase 2 of DARPA's Threads program.

The US 10-Year Note sale yields 4.683%, up from 4.580% previously.

The US 10-Year Note sale yields 4.683%, up from 4.580% previously. The bid-to-cover ratio is 2.53.

The US is holding a 10-year note auction.

Mark Walter's firm is seeking cash to pay down insurer loans.

Russia is working on redirecting freight flows towards alternative routes.

The Cboe VIX is at 14.67.

The Cboe VIX is at 14.67. The US Dollar Index, DXY, is at 99.93. DGNX trading has resumed.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.28 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.86 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.54…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.28 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.86 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.54 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent, and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.361 percent, down 2.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.67 percent, down 1.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.235 percent, down 0.1 basis points. WTI crude is down 0.05 percent, and gold is up 0.94 percent.

Private equity firms are circling Trimble's transportation unit.

Colombia's coffee exports are temporarily suspended from Buenaventura port.

Colombia's coffee exports are temporarily suspended from Buenaventura port. However, Colombian coffee exports continue without interruption from Caribbean ports.

The USITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation concerning certain mobile electronic devices.

The USITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation of Samsung devices, following allegations from Maxell that Samsung…

The USITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation of Samsung devices, following allegations from Maxell that Samsung infringes mobile device patents.

The USITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation of Samsung devices.

NBIS is hitting new highs.

The FTSE MIB closed largely unchanged at 53,699 on Wednesday.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.73 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.73 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.4 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.24 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.81 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.37…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.24 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.81 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.37 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.07 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.361 percent, down 2.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.668 percent, down 1.6 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.233 percent, down 0.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.79, down 3.21 percent, WTI crude is up 0.01 percent, and gold is up 0.93 percent.

USDA reports global corn end stocks at 275 million, matching estimates.

WASDE soybean end stocks are 320 million, above the forecast of 300 million.

Representative Raskin has invited Paramount CEO Ellison to testify on the merger.

Representative Raskin has invited Paramount CEO Ellison to testify on the merger. Separately, WASDE reported Wheat End Stocks and Corn End Stocks.

European cash markets finished lower: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.26 percent, the DAX closed down 0.23 percent, the CAC…

European cash markets finished lower: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.26 percent, the DAX closed down 0.23 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.46 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.1 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group up 1.23 percent, HSBC up 0.89 percent, BP down 0.97 percent, Barclays up 0.66 percent and GSK down 1.42 percent. continental European volume leaders were Nestle down 1.38 percent, Deutsche Telekom down 1.44 percent, SAP down 2.62 percent, UBS unchanged at 0 percent and Novartis down 1.32 percent.

MUFG is launching instant JGB transactions.

MUFG is launching instant JGB transactions. The USDA reports global corn end stocks at 275 million, with US corn end stocks at 1.653 billion bushels.

Blackstone is considering pulling out of a three-billion-dollar stakes-for-cash deal.

Blackstone is considering pulling out of a three-billion-dollar stakes-for-cash deal. Separately, Morgan Stanley views the SpaceX lock-up as a buying opportunity.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.33 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.7 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.26…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.7 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.26 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro-dollar is down 0.04 percent, and dollar-yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.359 percent, down 2.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.668 percent, down 1.6 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.232 percent, down 0.4 basis points. WTI crude is up 0.01 percent and gold is up 0.92 percent.

European equities closed lower on Wednesday, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40, and Euro STOXX 50 all declining.

European equities closed lower on Wednesday, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40, and Euro STOXX 50 all declining. Separately, IONQ, RGTI, and QUBT are at lows.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. WCT Halted, Circuit Breaker Up. Pakistan Mediator Sees Possible 60-Day Extension.

US and Iran nuclear talks are delayed as mediators require additional time to process files.

A Pakistani mediator is seeking to extend a 60-day truce, according to Al Arabiya.

A Pakistani mediator is seeking to extend a 60-day truce, according to Al Arabiya. Separately, Bank of America has entered a joint venture with Jio Financial Services Limited. The Cboe VIX is currently at 14.80.

The CBOE Volatility Index briefly hit a seven-month low.

The CBOE Volatility Index briefly hit a seven-month low. The US Dollar Index is at 99.80. Separately, US President Trump is being sued over a plan to sell fast access to Truth Social posts.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.84 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.84 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.23 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.87 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.11…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.23 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.87 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, EUR/USD is unchanged, and USD/JPY is down 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the 5-year yield is at 4.362 percent, down 2.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.674 percent, down 1 basis point, and the 30-year yield is at 5.238 percent, up 0.2 basis points. The VIX is at 14.86, down 2.75 percent. WTI crude is down 0.22 percent, and gold is up 0.86 percent.

KIDZ, BNRG, SMXT, MYSZ, and MBAI are undergoing reverse stock splits.

USO is off its lows. Amazon's AWS VP Levy has left the company to join Alphabet.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Trump Sued Over Truth Social Posts. Yemen Houthis Target Israeli Presence. Trump Sued Over Truth Social Posts Plan.

The US Cleveland Fed CPI for July has been released.

US imports of crude oil from Venezuela rose to the highest level since September 2024.

US Venezuela Crude Imports Rise.

US Venezuela Crude Imports Rise. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:00 UTC.

The US will end support for a key Arctic climate report.

The US will end support for a key Arctic climate report. Separately, Trump reiterated control of Hormuz on Truth Social.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.88 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.88 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.29 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.93 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.31…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.29 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.93 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.04 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.07 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.353 percent, down 3.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.664 percent, down 2 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.224 percent, down 1.2 basis points. WTI crude is down 0.41 percent, and gold is up 1.03 percent.

The Fear & Greed Index is at 63, indicating greed.

The Fear & Greed Index is at 63, indicating greed. Separately, the US State Department is launching an AI goods trade initiative. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 27 out of 100, indicating fear.

The US has launched an initiative to accelerate trade in AI products among allies.

The US has launched an initiative to accelerate trade in AI products among allies. This effort by the US State Department is part of the Pax Silica initiative.

The US has launched an initiative to accelerate trade in AI products among allies.

The US has launched an initiative to accelerate trade in AI products among allies. This includes a State Department AI goods program as part of the Pax Silica initiative, accelerating logistics for crucial AI products.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.27 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.99 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.47…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.27 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.99 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.47 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the DXY down 0.11 percent; EUR/USD is up 0.07 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.1 percent. Treasury yields are lower across the curve: the US 5-year yield is at 4.353 percent, down 3.2 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.662 percent, down 2.2 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.226 percent, down 1 basis point. The VIX is at 14.81, down 3.08 percent, while WTI crude is down 0.73 percent and gold is up 1.1 percent.

The euro is trading near two-month highs around $1.15.

The euro is trading near two-month highs around $1.15. The US Dollar Index is at 99.71. Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Mashhad, Iran.

Google has unveiled its Pixel 11 series phones.

Google has unveiled its Pixel 11 series phones. KWEB is hitting lows. The Cboe VIX is at 14.86.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. NBIS Near Highs. TLT Off Highs. Google Unveils Upgraded Pixel Watch 5. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 14:30 UTC.