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What moved markets on August 13, 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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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Mobix Labs signs rare earths acquisition agreement. S&P 500 hits new record as US producer prices come in soft. Dow Jones opens 0.23% higher as Cisco, Chevron lag.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Elizabeth Porter has raised her Amplitude price target to $16 from $12, maintaining an Overweight…

Morgan Stanley analyst Elizabeth Porter has raised her Amplitude price target to $16 from $12, maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares.

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MHS Serves announced recipients of an investment totaling over $2 million for Hoosier employment.

MHS Serves announced recipients of an investment totaling over $2 million for Hoosier employment. RBC has released its forecasts for oil. Starbucks shares are trading at a 17-month high of $109.43, gaining 1.79% over the past four weeks and 16.01% over the last 12 months.

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Breaking. JPMorgan's View on US CPI.

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The US S&P Services PMI flash points to the latest services activity.

The US S&P Services PMI flash points to the latest services activity. Additionally, the US S&P Manufacturing PMI Flash has been released. Canada also reports Core Retail Sales month-over-month.

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Breaking. CIBC on US CPI.

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Breaking. Deutsche Bank's View on US CPI.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.31 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.31 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent.

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Breaking. Japan CPI Overall Nationwide is a watchpoint for price signals.

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Breaking. Pro reports the PBoC Interest Rate for the 1-year tenor, but supplies no further details on level, change, or…

Breaking. Pro reports the PBoC Interest Rate for the 1-year tenor, but supplies no further details on level, change, or timing.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.22%, Nasdaq futures up 0.08%, and Russell futures up 0.25%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.22%, Nasdaq futures up 0.08%, and Russell futures up 0.25%. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the DXY down 0.18%, EUR/USD up 0.14%, and USD/JPY down 0.14%. Treasury yields are lower across the curve: the US 5-year yield is down 4.3 basis points to 4.332%, the 10-year yield is down 2.3 basis points to 4.659%, and the 30-year yield is down 1.6 basis points to 5.231%. Volatility is lower, with the VIX down 0.62% at 14.46. In commodities, WTI crude is down 2.39% and gold is down 0.27%.

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bioAffinity Technologies priced a $4 million ATM private placement, selling 8.46 million shares plus warrants for up to 16.9…

bioAffinity Technologies priced a $4 million ATM private placement, selling 8.46 million shares plus warrants for up to 16.9 million more shares. Nucor plans to invest $59 million to expand its Vulcraft Indiana facility. MapLight Therapeutics announced a $150 million private placement financing.

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Invesco Real Estate closed $3.2 billion in loan commitments in the first half of 2026.

Invesco Real Estate closed $3.2 billion in loan commitments in the first half of 2026. Separately, DoubleVerify is expanding its measurement coverage on TikTok Pangle. The U.S. data calendar includes the 8:30 AM ET release of July PPI measures and weekly jobless claims, with Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin also scheduled to speak.

$IVZ$DV$AAPL$GOOGL$META$MSFT$NVDA$QQQ$SPY$TSLA
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US exporters have sold 125,000 tons of soybeans to China.

US exporters have sold 125,000 tons of soybeans to China. Separately, the dollar index is trading around 99.9 after US Producer Price Index data came in unchanged in July, reinforcing expectations for a cautious Fed stance. Fed official Hammack also states that if reaching 2% inflation takes another 3-4 years, he questions whether the public can wait.

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From the FX desk, Fed's Barkin states federal debt levels are an inflationary wind.

From the FX desk, Fed's Barkin states federal debt levels are an inflationary wind. Barkin also notes consumers remain determined to spend. Separately, Hammack indicates payroll data is noisy.

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Tron plans to pursue election as a top-tier Super Representative for the TRON network and expand into value-add…

Tron plans to pursue election as a top-tier Super Representative for the TRON network and expand into value-add infrastructure businesses. Separately, Fed's Hammack states inflation has risen amid recent shocks.

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Fed's Hammack states policy is not restrictive, with businesses excited to grow and borrow.

Fed's Hammack states policy is not restrictive, with businesses excited to grow and borrow. Hammack also noted the importance of the Fed being held accountable to one inflation number, while also needing to look at a range of data for inflation.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are up 0.21…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are up 0.21 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.07 percent and USD/JPY down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are lower across the curve, with the 5-year yield at 4.352 percent, down 2.3 basis points, the 10-year at 4.672 percent, down 1 basis point, and the 30-year at 5.239 percent, down 0.8 basis points. The VIX is at 14.53, down 0.14 percent. WTI crude is down 2.35 percent, and gold is down 0.41 percent.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent.

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The US initial jobless claims printed at 209,000, above the 202,000 forecast.

The US initial jobless claims printed at 209,000, above the 202,000 forecast. This is up from the prior 199,000 figure, which was revised to 200,000. US Continued Jobless Claims data has been released, along with the US Producer Price Index July 2026 report.

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Pershing Square initiated new positions in Visa, Mastercard, Netflix, S&P Global, Intercontinental Exchange, and Alcon.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.22 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the Dollar Index down 0.1 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.1 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.05 percent. Volatility is slightly higher, with the VIX at 14.56, up 0.07 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 1.99 percent, and gold is down 0.54 percent.

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374Water and Arcadis received a U.S.

374Water and Arcadis received a U.S. Department of Defense success memo, opening a pathway for AirSCWO technology to destroy PFAS at commercial scale. Separately, Valvoline announced the commencement of a senior notes offering.

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Premarket selling is observed in CLBT, OTLK, STUB, ABEO, and CBRS.

Premarket selling is observed in CLBT, OTLK, STUB, ABEO, and CBRS. No catalyst or additional details are supplied in the alert.

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Iren has achieved NVIDIA Exemplar cloud status on NVIDIA GB300 NVL72.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent.

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Good morning. US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.04 percent, and Russell…

Good morning. US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.04 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.23 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.13 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.1 percent and USD/JPY down 0.08 percent. The VIX is at 14.57, up 0.14 percent. WTI crude is down 2.13 percent, and gold is down 0.51 percent.

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Clearmind advances CMND-100 to alcohol use disorder patients after achieving its primary safety endpoint.

Clearmind advances CMND-100 to alcohol use disorder patients after achieving its primary safety endpoint. DeepSeek updates its API pricing plan to include distinct peak and off-peak rates.

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Collegium announces a $50 million accelerated share repurchase program.

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Mobix Labs will acquire Special Project Delivery in an all-stock deal, capped at 4.8 million shares, pending shareholder…

Mobix Labs will acquire Special Project Delivery in an all-stock deal, capped at 4.8 million shares, pending shareholder approval. The US economic calendar includes Beth Hammack speaking at 8:15 AM ET, Jobless Claims and PPI at 8:30 AM ET, and a Fed balance sheet update at 1:00 PM ET and 4:30 PM ET.

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Citi raises its Lockheed Martin price target to 691, up from 641.

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Mobix Labs has signed a definitive rare earth elements deal and will host an investor call today at 4:15 PM Eastern.

Mobix Labs has signed a definitive rare earth elements deal and will host an investor call today at 4:15 PM Eastern. Separately, Liminatus Pharma, ticker LIMN, announces its transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market and an extension to regain compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.22 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.22 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.19%, Nasdaq futures up 0.12%, and Russell futures up 0.25%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.19%, Nasdaq futures up 0.12%, and Russell futures up 0.25%. In FX, the dollar is softer with the DXY down 0.11%, EUR/USD up 0.12%, and USD/JPY down 0.06%. The VIX is at 14.6, up 0.34%. WTI crude is down 2.22% and gold is down 0.43%.

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CSIQ reports its e-STORAGE KuBank 3.0 for C&I applications successfully passed large-scale fire testing.

CSIQ reports its e-STORAGE KuBank 3.0 for C&I applications successfully passed large-scale fire testing. Xanadu, ticker XNDU, is partnering with the University of Alberta on quantum computing for pharmaceutical discoveries. Diodes Incorporated proposes a $325 million private placement of convertible senior notes.

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Rocket Lab reports the HSR waiting period for its Iridium acquisition has lapsed, with Form S-4 and FCC applications filed,…

Rocket Lab reports the HSR waiting period for its Iridium acquisition has lapsed, with Form S-4 and FCC applications filed, and a capital strategy underway. Ardagh Holdings S.A. filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D regarding Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. The President's schedule for August 13, 2026, includes executive time, an intelligence briefing, and signing times.

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The market is pricing a 63.9% probability for a September Fed target rate range of 3.50% to 3.75%.

The market is pricing a 63.9% probability for a September Fed target rate range of 3.50% to 3.75%. Separately, Brent and US crude futures are down over 2%.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is up 0.2 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.17%, Nasdaq futures up 0.07%, and Russell futures up 0.2%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.17%, Nasdaq futures up 0.07%, and Russell futures up 0.2%. In FX, the dollar is softer; the DXY is down 0.14%, EUR/USD is up 0.13%, and USD/JPY is down 0.05%. The VIX is at 14.61, up 0.41%. WTI crude is down 2.23% and gold is down 0.5%.

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The SENSEX Index closed 0.15% higher, up 114 points to 78,080, with Tata Motors leading gains.

The SENSEX Index closed 0.15% higher, up 114 points to 78,080, with Tata Motors leading gains. Separately, Rocket Lab, ticker RKLB, is conducting a common stock offering of up to $1,944,369,826.

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ARX Accelerant signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo.

ARX Accelerant signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo. iFabric Corp. (IFABF) reported record revenues for Q2 and H1 2026. Rocket Lab (RKLB) entered an equity distribution agreement to sell up to $1.94 billion of common stock through an at-the-market offering.

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Opendoor has filed to sell $650 million of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030.

Opendoor has filed to sell $650 million of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030. The initial conversion price is approximately $4.71 per share, which is about 35% above its August 12 closing price of $3.49.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.17%, Nasdaq futures up 0.05%, and Russell futures up 0.17%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.17%, Nasdaq futures up 0.05%, and Russell futures up 0.17%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.11%, with EUR/USD up 0.1% and USD/JPY down 0.04%. WTI crude is down 1.55% and gold is down 0.58%. The VIX is at 14.65, up 0.69%.

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IBM will embed OpenAI frontier models, including GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting Advantage.

IBM will embed OpenAI frontier models, including GPT-5.6, Codex, and ChatGPT Work, into IBM Consulting Advantage. IBM will also launch a dedicated OpenAI Practice with thousands of consultants and engineers.

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ABCL priced a $200 million offering at $9.75 per share.

ABCL priced a $200 million offering at $9.75 per share. Masonglory Limited entered a share swap agreement to acquire a 20% equity interest in Beta Beteiligungs und Besitz GmbH. Global Net Lease completed its acquisition of Modiv Industrial.

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An India government source flags concern over a proposed US bill on Russian oil purchases, while recent talks have been…

An India government source flags concern over a proposed US bill on Russian oil purchases, while recent talks have been reassuring.

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Breaking. A poll shows 57 of 69 economists expect a 25 basis point ECB hike to 2.50% in September.

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Israel's Defence Minister Katz states the IDF will not withdraw from Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.

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US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.14% at 7781, Nasdaq futures are down 0.03% at 29843, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.14% at 7781, Nasdaq futures are down 0.03% at 29843, and Russell futures are up 0.18% at 3058.4. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.08% at 99.94, with EUR/USD up 0.06% at 1.1534 and USD/JPY down 0.02% at 159.371. The VIX is at 14.65, up 0.69%. WTI crude is down 1.92% at 81.67, and gold is down 0.68% at 4437.

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UniCredit shares are trading near a 17-year high at 85.89 EUR, up 4.55% over the past four weeks.

UniCredit shares are trading near a 17-year high at 85.89 EUR, up 4.55% over the past four weeks. Separately, JPM has raised its price target on Akamai to 158 from 132.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.22 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.22 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.02 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.69, up 0.96 percent, WTI crude is down 1.79 percent and gold is down 0.79 percent.

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Cboe VIX is reported at 14.70.

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Eurozone industrial production was flat month-over-month, printing 0% against a 0% forecast.

Eurozone industrial production was flat month-over-month, printing 0% against a 0% forecast. The prior reading was -0.2%.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures up 0.01%, and Russell futures up 0.19%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures up 0.01%, and Russell futures up 0.19%. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.03%, with EUR/USD up 0.03% and USD/JPY down 0.01%. WTI crude is down 1.69%, gold is down 0.85%, and the VIX is at 14.68, up 0.89%.

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US gasoline futures trade around $3.10 per gallon, holding near a two-week high.

US gasoline futures trade around $3.10 per gallon, holding near a two-week high. Strait of Hormuz control claims and EIA inventory signals add uncertainty for energy supply.

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Goldman Sachs has released a US CPI forecast.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.68, up 0.89 percent, WTI crude is down 1.14 percent and gold is down 0.95 percent.

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Romania central bank governor Isarescu links the Middle East conflict to fuel prices.

Romania central bank governor Isarescu links the Middle East conflict to fuel prices. Separately, Enel shares trade at a nine-week low of \u20ac9.68, down 5.79% over the past four weeks.

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Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.16 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.1 percent, the…

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.16 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.1 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.18 percent, the KOSPI closed up 3.56 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 0.67 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 1.82 percent, Tencent down 4.51 percent, Alibaba down 0.73 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ up 2.86 percent and Samsung Electronics up 4.89 percent.

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Iron ore CNY is down 2.22%.

Iron ore CNY is down 2.22%. This comes as platinum is down 2.12%, copper is down 1.61%, and gold is down 0.95%.

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Brent crude is trading below $88 a barrel, ending a six-session rally.

Brent crude is trading below $88 a barrel, ending a six-session rally. The IEA cut its demand outlook and flagged a 1.8 million barrel per day supply shortfall this quarter.

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France's CAC 40 is near flat at 8,687.

France's CAC 40 is near flat at 8,687. This follows reports of a potential US-Iran ceasefire extension, alongside elevated tensions and softer US inflation.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.

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

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S&P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.66, up 0.76 percent, WTI crude is down 0.89 percent, and gold is down 0.84 percent.

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Breaking. FTSE 100 extends decline for a fourth session, underperforming other European markets.

Breaking. FTSE 100 extends decline for a fourth session, underperforming other European markets. Commodity-related stocks are lower despite stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures.

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The FTSE 100 opened 0.47% lower, down 51 points, with Antofagasta, Rio Tinto, and Fresnillo leading declines.

The FTSE 100 opened 0.47% lower, down 51 points, with Antofagasta, Rio Tinto, and Fresnillo leading declines. The DAX opened 0.40% higher, up 105 points, with Fresenius, Qiagen NV, and Commerzbank among the top gainers.

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The Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.50% lower, dropping 20 points to 3927.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.50% lower, dropping 20 points to 3927. Aluminum Corporation of China, Zijin Mining, and Greenland Holdings led the losses.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures up 0.13%, and Russell futures up 0.21%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures up 0.13%, and Russell futures up 0.21%. In FX, the Dollar Index is up 0.02%, with EUR/USD down 0.04% and USD/JPY down 0.02%. WTI crude is down 0.59% and gold is down 0.71%.

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UK aluminum futures are trading around $3,280 per tonne after Emirates Global Aluminium reaffirmed a Q1 restoration timeline…

UK aluminum futures are trading around $3,280 per tonne after Emirates Global Aluminium reaffirmed a Q1 restoration timeline for full output at Al Taweelah. Separately, Spain's CPI month-over-month final print is 0.3%, compared to a 0.2% forecast.

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Air Liquide shares are trading at a seven-week low of 169.20 euros, down 4.94% over the past four weeks.

Air Liquide shares are trading at a seven-week low of 169.20 euros, down 4.94% over the past four weeks. In Spain, the final CPI year-over-year reading is 3.6%, against a 3.5% forecast and prior.

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Spain's final HICP month-over-month inflation printed flat at 0%, against a -0.1% forecast.

Spain's final HICP month-over-month inflation printed flat at 0%, against a -0.1% forecast. The year-over-year HICP final inflation rate came in at 3.9%, compared to a 3.8% forecast.

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Breaking. Spanish CPI YoY Final.

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Breaking. Spain reports Core CPI YoY at 3.0%, up from the previous 2.9% figure; no forecast figure was supplied.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are up…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.17 percent. In FX, the dollar is firmer with the dollar index up 0.03 percent, EUR/USD down 0.08 percent, and USD/JPY up 0.02 percent. WTI crude is down 0.2 percent and gold is down 0.75 percent.

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Swiss producer prices declined 2.1% year-over-year, matching the prior -2.1%.

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Top S&P 500 stock names implied volatility.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.16%, and Russell futures are up 0.14%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.16%, and Russell futures are up 0.14%. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer, with the dollar index down 0.04%. EUR/USD is down 0.01%, and USD/JPY is down 0.05%. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.18%, and gold is down 0.57%.

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The UK GDP estimate shows 1.1% year-over-year, down from 1.3%.

The UK GDP estimate shows 1.1% year-over-year, down from 1.3%. Preliminary UK GDP year-over-year data prints 1.2%, against a 1.1% forecast. UK GDP estimate shows month-over-month growth at 0.3%, versus a forecast of -0.05%.

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UK preliminary GDP rose 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, matching forecasts but below the prior 0.6%.

UK preliminary GDP rose 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, matching forecasts but below the prior 0.6%. UK construction output fell 0.1% month-on-month, a smaller decline than the forecast -0.4%. UK manufacturing production grew 0.5% year-on-year, down from the prior 2.3%.

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UK industrial production declined 0.2% month-over-month, missing the 0.1% forecast.

UK industrial production declined 0.2% month-over-month, missing the 0.1% forecast. Concurrently, UK Services month-over-month rose to 0.4%, exceeding the 0% forecast. The UK also released a preliminary GDP year-over-year figure.

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Breaking. Swedish CPI MoM.

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Breaking. Sweden CPI prints -0.3% month-over-month, matching the forecast and previous -0.3%.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19%, and Russell futures are up 0.13%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19%, and Russell futures are up 0.13%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.05%, with EUR/USD up 0.02% and USD/JPY down 0.04%. WTI crude is down 0.28% and gold is down 0.15%. The VIX is down 4.78%.

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U.S. stock futures are modestly higher.

U.S. stock futures are modestly higher. Traders are weighing cooling inflation data and ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions. The next scheduled catalyst is July PPI at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.

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The New Zealand dollar is down 0.45%, while the Japanese yen leads gains at 0.08%.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.

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US equity futures are showing slight gains: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.12 percent, and Russell…

US equity futures are showing slight gains: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.12 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.13 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.04 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.02 percent and USD/JPY down 0.08 percent. WTI crude is down 0.43 percent and gold is down 0.29 percent. The VIX is down 4.78 percent, and the US 10-year yield is down 0.2 basis points.

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Nigeria's central bank will auction 1.260 trillion naira in 364-day T-bills on August 12.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.

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US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.06%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.08%, and Russell futures are up 0.11%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.06%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.08%, and Russell futures are up 0.11%. In foreign exchange, the US Dollar Index is unchanged. EUR/USD is down 0.02%, while USD/JPY is up 0.03%. WTI crude is down 0.4%, and gold is down 0.24%.

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The Sensex is down 0.2% at 77,775, marking its third consecutive session of declines.

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin states a strong rouble helps citizens but creates challenges for exporters.

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The offshore yuan is weakening, trading around 6.74 per dollar.

The offshore yuan is weakening, trading around 6.74 per dollar. This follows the PBOC setting its midpoint at 6.7888, which is 418 pips weaker than a Reuters estimate.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.

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Good morning from the cross-asset desk.

Good morning from the cross-asset desk. US equity futures are showing slight gains, with S&P futures up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures up 0.08 percent, and Russell futures up 0.09 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is unchanged, EUR/USD is down 0.02 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.03 percent. WTI crude is down 0.73 percent, and gold is down 0.24 percent.

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Japan's Foreign Minister Motegi strongly protests Vladimir Putin's visit to a disputed island.

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Malaysian palm oil futures are extending losses, trading below MYR 4,700 per tonne, near a one-week low.

Malaysian palm oil futures are extending losses, trading below MYR 4,700 per tonne, near a one-week low. This movement follows weakening Dalian and Chicago edible oils.

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Copper futures are trading below $6.55 per pound, reaching an over one-week low.

Copper futures are trading below $6.55 per pound, reaching an over one-week low. The Yangshan premium has eased to $96 per ton from $115 per ton last month.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent.

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US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.07%, and Russell futures are up 0.1%.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.07%, and Russell futures are up 0.1%. In foreign exchange, the dollar index is unchanged, EUR/USD is down 0.01%, and USD/JPY is up 0.02%. WTI crude is down 0.86%, and gold is up 0.01%.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is down 0.08 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is down 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.

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US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.1…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.01 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.01 percent. WTI crude is down 1.22 percent, and gold is up 0.02 percent.

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TASS reports Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the contested Kuril Islands.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09…

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

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US equities are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged at 7770.5, Nasdaq futures are up 0.03 percent, and Russell futures are up…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged at 7770.5, Nasdaq futures are up 0.03 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.03 percent, and USD/JPY is up 0.03 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 1.33 percent at 82.16, and gold is down 0.04 percent at 4465.5.

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Indonesian equities are down 58 points, or 0.9%, to 6,318 in Thursday morning trade.

Indonesian equities are down 58 points, or 0.9%, to 6,318 in Thursday morning trade. This follows MSCI's August review, which confirmed no new inclusions and 11 removals from key indices, effective after market close on August 31, 2026.

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European gas falls below €60, stays elevated on supply risks.

European gas falls below €60, stays elevated on supply risks. The next scheduled risk is RBNZ 2-Year Inflation Expectations at 03:00 UTC.

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US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.08…

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.

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US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are up 0.02%, and Russell futures are up 0.09%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are up 0.02%, and Russell futures are up 0.09%. The US Dollar Index is down 0.04%, with EUR/USD up 0.02% and USD/JPY down 0.01%. WTI crude is down 1.26% and Gold is down 0.04%. The VIX is down 4.78%.

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Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are trading lower.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are trading lower. This follows July CPI matching expectations, core inflation easing to 2.5%, and September hike odds falling to 40% from 48%.

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