A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
A revised plan would reduce Nvidia's financial guarantee to under $120 billion to ease investor concerns on the OpenAI data center.
Oat is up 3.48% and wheat is up 3.26%. Rice is down 1.37% and sugar is down 1.25%.
Methanol is up 2.62% among energy commodity gainers. Naphtha is up 2.05%, Brent Crude Oil is up 1.75%, and WTI Crude Oil is up 1.42%.
Jane Street executives informed employees that July was a poor month, with trading revenue turning negative for the first time since 2016.
The Brazilian real weakens to 5.21 per dollar, reaching its weakest level in over a month. Air T, Inc. reports continued growth in its first quarter fiscal 2027, and Crestone has completed an arena acquisition.
Canada's U.S. trade minister states that a deal between Canada and the U.S. is far off, according to a source familiar with the comments.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.39 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.32 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.35 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.11 percent. WTI crude is up 1.43 percent and gold is up 0.23 percent. The VIX is down 2.6 percent. US 10-year yields are up 5.5 basis points, with the 5-year up 4.9 basis points and the 30-year up 5.2 basis points.
Diana Shipping has withdrawn its offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading. Diana Shipping states the withdrawal follows Genco's board seeking consideration valued at approximately $36.91 per share.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent.
US equities are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.28 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.42 percent. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.32 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.36 percent and USD/JPY down 0.1 percent. WTI crude is up 1.27 percent and Gold is up 0.21 percent. The VIX is down 2.6 percent. US 10-year yields are up 5.5 basis points, with the 5-year up 4.9 basis points, and the 30-year up 5.2 basis points.
Compass Diversified Holdings reports a Form 4P insider transaction by Larry L P Enterline, with 67,114 shares acquired at $12.418, totaling $833,395.
The Dow Jones Index closed 0.20% lower, down 108 points, at 53732. Salesforce, Cisco Systems, and Amgen were among the biggest drags.
Badger Meter is raising its dividend 10%, marking 34 years of consecutive annual dividend growth. Separately, OBOOK Holdings Inc., ticker OWLS, announced preliminary First Half 2026 revenue.
Trump states the US is taking millions of barrels of oil from Venezuela weekly. BorgWarner announced pricing terms for its cash tender offers for senior notes. Gold CFTC positions for the week of August 11th are also out.
PS International Group, ticker PSIG, received a Nasdaq non-compliance notice tied to the minimum market value of listed securities. Separately, Trump stated in a Fox Business interview that the US is capable of destroying Iran but does not want to. Also, the WTI CFTC Positions for the week of August 11th are out.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is down 0.28 percent and Russell futures is up 0.46 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.13 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the US Dollar Index is down 0.32 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.35 percent and USD/JPY down 0.09 percent. The VIX is at 14.31, down 2.19 percent. WTI crude is up 1.28 percent, and Gold is up 0.2 percent.
Stocks are no longer rallying following signs of a consumer slowdown. Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund, Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust, and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust announce the redemption of their remaining auction preferred shares. Cohen & Steers is making changes to its realty indexes.
Trump states he is pivoting to crime as war and the economy impact GOP midterm hopes, calls an Iran blockade a "wall of steel," and says the U.S. would pay a "tiny little price" for gasoline.
Trump states Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. He also said the US will pay a tiny price for gasoline and described a blockade as a wall of steel.
Trump states the U.S. is "making a fortune" with tariffs. Additionally, the FTC is conducting an antitrust investigation into Epic Health Systems.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery state they meet all regulatory conditions under their merger pact.
The Yemeni Army states it will target any military gathering affiliated with the "Saudi enemy." Separately, Stripe and Advent are reportedly in talks to acquire PayPal, according to the Wall Street Journal.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.39 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.2 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.24 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.31 percent, euro dollar is up 0.34 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.33, down 2.05 percent, WTI crude is up 1.28 percent and gold is up 0.29 percent.
Trump states he will hit Iran hard economically. This is reported by Fox News.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.34 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.26 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.33 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.36 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.3 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.35 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are higher across the curve: the five-year yield is at 4.364 percent, up 5.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.696 percent, up 5.5 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.266 percent, up 5.3 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.35, down 1.91 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 1.35 percent and gold is up 0.21 percent.
The U.S. distributed a detailed questionnaire to NATO members, reportedly tying the American conventional military shield to overt political fealty to Donald Trump.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.4 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.2 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.31 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.29 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.33 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are higher across the curve: the five-year yield is at 4.364 percent, up 5.1 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.696 percent, up 5.5 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.267 percent, up 5.4 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.3, down 2.26 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 1.62 percent and gold is up 0.32 percent.
JPMorgan has ended its banking relationship with Polymarket, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing regulatory concerns.
Waymo reports the California Public Utilities Commission approves expanding its autonomous ride-hailing operations in San Francisco and LA.
The iShares TLT ETF traded as low as $81.80, down 1.03% on the week, reaching its lowest level since June 2004. Separately, Gilead Sciences shares rose to $138.33, a four-week high.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.34 percent, Dow futures is down 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.26 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.2 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.3 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.29 percent, euro dollar is up 0.33 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are higher across the curve: the five-year yield is at 4.362 percent, up 4.9 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.696 percent, up 5.5 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.266 percent, up 5.3 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.31, down 2.19 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 1.3 percent and gold is up 0.31 percent.
Breaking. US consumer sentiment drops for the first time in three months, as households report worries about worsening business conditions and rising inflation.
Apple is developing a China-specific AI model in partnership with Alibaba, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. No technical details, timing, or commercial terms were provided.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.4 percent, Dow futures is down 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.29 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.42 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.41 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.29 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.33 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.36 percent, up 4.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.696 percent, up 5.5 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.268 percent, up 5.5 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.38, down 1.71 percent. WTI crude is up 1.13 percent and gold is up 0.38 percent. Top volume leaders in the S&P 500 include Intel, SMCI, and Ford. For the Nasdaq 100, Intel, Nvidia, and Electronic Arts are seeing significant volume. In the Dow, Nvidia, Nike, and Amazon are leading in volume.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.22 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.35 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.29 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.33 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.34 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.353 percent, up 4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.692 percent, up 5.1 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.266 percent, up 5.3 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.44, down 1.3 percent. WTI crude is up 0.92 percent and gold is up 0.45 percent.
MarineMax has agreed to be acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas for $53 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $1.5 billion enterprise value.
Daré Bioscience announces the pricing of a $6.0 million registered direct offering. The offering is priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.39 percent, Dow futures is down 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.34 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.38 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.43 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.12 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.346 percent, up 3.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.686 percent, up 4.5 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.269 percent, up 5.6 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.47, down 1.09 percent. WTI crude is up 0.86 percent and gold is up 0.55 percent.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee states a persistent drop in production would change the AI narrative. Fitch upgraded DAL's rating to BBB from BBB-. Houthi forces targeted the port of Al-Mokha with a missile.
The US warns Canada to remove retaliatory measures to avoid additional tariffs ahead of an August 19 deadline. Separately, Fed Governor Goolsbee flags two very poor productivity readings and notes persistent consumer spending weakness would be worrying.
Tasnim reports Israeli military forces have again violated Syrian territory. Separately, Tasnim also reports Israeli troops set up a checkpoint in the outskirts of Quneitra after a ground incursion.
Tasnim News reports Israeli military forces again violated Syrian territory. No additional details or stated catalyst were provided.
European stocks are easing from records. The STOXX Europe 50 is down 0.1% from its prior record to 6,541, and the STOXX Europe is down 0.2% to 658, as tech and pharmaceutical stocks pull back.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.39 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.28 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.2 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.4 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.24 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.42 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.44 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.15 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.346 percent, up 3.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.686 percent, up 4.5 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.268 percent, up 5.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.66, up 0.21 percent, WTI crude is up 0.54 percent, and gold is up 0.65 percent.
The DAX cash market closed up 0.53% at 26,440 points. Gains were led by Scout24, Rheinmetall, and SAP.
Breaking. CENTCOM reports a U.S. sailor directed an MH-60R Sea Hawk during nighttime operations aboard USS Princeton in the Arabian Sea, enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran, with 62 vessels redirected as of August 14.
European cash markets finished mixed: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.09 percent, the DAX closed up 0.53 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.16 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.21 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.09 percent, BP up 0.1 percent, Barclays up 0.29 percent, HSBC up 0.13 percent and Shell up 0.97 percent. continental European volume leaders were Deutsche Telekom up 0.88 percent, SAP up 2.71 percent, UBS up 0.14 percent, Nestle down 0.07 percent and Novartis down 1.05 percent.
Boeing signed seven-year framework agreements with the Department of Defense and RTX unit Raytheon to increase production of SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA interceptor hardware.
Liverpool FC sells a stake of about 30% to a group that includes Bezos, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. No pricing or closing details are provided.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent, Dow futures is down 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.18 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.41 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.42 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.48 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.23 percent. Treasury yields are higher across the curve: the five-year yield is at 4.341 percent, up 2.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.68 percent, up 3.9 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.265 percent, up 5.2 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.52, down 0.75 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.65 percent and gold is up 0.46 percent.
Crude oil is trading at 81.8 dollars a barrel, up nearly 5% this week. This follows increased US economic pressure on Iran and an IEA warning of a deeper global supply deficit.
Silver rebounds near $65/oz after prior 1.4% drop. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 16:00 UTC.
USTR Greer states Canada’s ban on US alcohol must be addressed. No details on timing, policy scope, or next steps were provided.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.37 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.14 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.25 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.32 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.42 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.47 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.29 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.332 percent, up 1.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.668 percent, up 2.7 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.25 percent, up 3.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.49, down 0.96 percent, WTI crude is up 0.55 percent, and gold is up 0.42 percent.
The Baltic Dry Index rose 19 points, a 0.7% increase, to 2,863. The Capesize index gained 69 points, up 1.5%, to 4,538, with Capesize daily earnings rising by $627 to $37,652.
AVGO/VMware vCenter is reportedly under active exploit due to a critical vulnerability. Attackers are controlling 361 compromised IP addresses across 47 countries.
The Cboe VIX is at 14.53. The S&P 500 is down, and the S&P 500 is also reported as rising.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is down 0.07 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.04 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.37 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer with the Dollar Index down 0.47 percent, EUR/USD up 0.47 percent, and USD/JPY down 0.33 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 5-year yield is at 4.327 percent, up 1.4 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.664 percent, up 2.3 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.245 percent, up 3.2 basis points. The VIX is at 14.63, unchanged. WTI crude is up 0.17 percent, and gold is up 0.63 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent.
US equities are showing mixed moves. The S&P 500 is up 0.09 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.18 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.23 percent. The Dow Jones is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the US Dollar Index is down 0.44 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.47 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.31 percent. Treasury yields are higher, with the US 5-year yield at 4.32 percent, up 0.7 basis points, and the US 30-year yield at 5.237 percent, up 2.4 basis points. WTI Crude is down 0.2 percent, while Gold is up 0.47 percent. The VIX is down 0.41 percent.
The University of Michigan's preliminary 5-year inflation expectation is 3.3%, matching forecasts and the prior reading. The 1-year inflation expectation rose to 4.3%, above the 4.2% forecast. University of Michigan sentiment printed at 51.0, below the 55 forecast and the 55.2 prior reading.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. University Michigan 5 Yr Inflation Prelim. US June business inventories unchanged m/m; est. +0.1%. U.S. UMich August consumer sentiment falls to 51.
September Fed hike odds are falling. Markets now price about a 25% chance of a September Federal Reserve rate hike on Polymarket, down from around 60% earlier this month.
Vought reports U.S. Navy shipyards are at capacity with major backlogs. Separately, Citigroup shares reached a four-week high at $139.32, marking a 4.23% gain over the past four weeks.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.04 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.15 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.36 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.45 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.41 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.316 percent, up 0.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.655 percent, up 1.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.239 percent, up 2.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.47, down 1.09 percent, WTI crude is down 0.02 percent, and gold is up 0.54 percent.
The EU Commission resumes its probe into the MMG–Anglo American deal, setting a new decision deadline of November 30. Separately, Jared Kushner is set to visit Israel for Gaza talks, with Trump’s Hamas deal described as in peril.
The S&P 500 holds near its record high. US stock indices are little changed, with chip producers and AI infrastructure positions gaining. Macro rate and oil export risks are weighing.
Skye Bioscience and Redx Pharma have agreed to a transaction, with financings totaling $125 million. The NASDAQ is up 0.18% at 26,852.32, and the S&P 500 is up 0.08% at 7,805.20.
The Trump administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to allow construction to continue on the White House ballroom. Separately, a National Iranian Tanker Company VLCC is loading 2 million barrels of crude at the Azarpad jetty on Kharg Island, Iran.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.25 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.25 percent, and Russell futures are unchanged. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.34 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.3 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.29 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.307 percent, down 0.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.645 percent, up 0.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.229 percent, up 1.6 basis points. The VIX is at 14.52, down 0.75 percent. WTI crude is up 0.05 percent, and gold is up 0.21 percent.
Tesla plans a new Roadster unveiling with a flying stunt as early as this month, according to The Information. Also, US exporters sold 136,000 tons of soybeans to China.
Clean Vision Corporation, ticker CLNV, announces air quality permit approval for Clean-Seas West Virginia’s 50-ton-per-day plastic conversion facility.
The FOMC meeting minutes have been released, providing additional detail on the discussion since the prior FOMC meeting. Also, the US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count is out.
MSCI has opened a consultation that could exclude Strategy Inc. and Metaplanet from its global indexes. Feedback is due September 30, with results expected by October 16.
Freight futures are mixed this morning. Capesize futures are up approximately 1%, and Suezmax futures are showing a gain of about 6%.
Charles Schwab reports core net new assets reached $58.1 billion in July. Separately, Schwab states July was the worst month for control-group retail sales since January 2025.
Apple and Alibaba are working on AI in China. StablecoinX Inc. reports its ENA treasury is approximately 3.0 billion tokens at the end of the second quarter 2026.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.06 percent.
US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.29 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.06 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the dollar index down 0.45 percent, EUR/USD up 0.34 percent, and USD/JPY down 0.41 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the US 5-year yield is at 4.304 percent, down 0.9 basis points, the US 10-year yield is at 4.645 percent, up 0.4 basis points, and the US 30-year yield is at 5.234 percent, up 2.1 basis points. The VIX is at 14.53, down 0.68 percent. WTI crude is up 0.22 percent, and gold is up 0.44 percent.
Canada's June manufacturing sales rose 0.1%, compared with a -0.1% estimate. Better Home & Finance Holding Company has responded to Vishal Garg's bid for control. NOMAD Power Solutions filed its 2026 second-quarter Form 10-Q.
SpaceX completed its acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor on August 14, making Cursor a wholly owned subsidiary at an implied $60 billion equity value. Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced record and payment dates for cash dividends on its 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock. Star Equity Holdings entered into a merger agreement to acquire Harte Hanks.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.24 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.33 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.35 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.31 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.51, down 0.82 percent, WTI crude is up 0.39 percent, and gold is up 0.09 percent.
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