What moved markets on August 14, 2026

Safe Pro, trading under the ticker SPAI, reports record 1,336% revenue growth for Q2 2026.

Goldman Sachs raises its Stoxx 600 index target for the next 12 months to 695 from 660.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.17 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.2 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.2 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.08 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the DXY down 0.31 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.36 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.26 percent. The VIX is at 14.53, down 0.68 percent. WTI crude is up 0.58 percent, and gold is down 0.14 percent.

BridgeBio Pharma announces the pricing of an oversubscribed secondary share offering.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.22 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.22 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.04 percent. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.25 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.24 percent and USD/JPY down 0.2 percent. The VIX is at 14.51, down 0.82 percent. WTI crude is up 0.38 percent, while gold is down 0.35 percent.

UBS has raised its price target for Workday to $220 from $140.

Engine Capital is urging H.B.

Engine Capital is urging H.B. Fuller's board to run a market check for the Building Adhesive Solutions segment and for the entire company.

Fate Therapeutics initiates the potentially registrational RECLAIM-LN clinical trial of FT819 for lupus nephritis.

Fate Therapeutics initiates the potentially registrational RECLAIM-LN clinical trial of FT819 for lupus nephritis. Quantum BioPharma strengthens equity and liquidity following FDA approval of Lucid-MS for a pivotal Phase 2 clinical trial. Beyond Meat's 1-for-30 reverse stock split is now effective.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.07%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.16%, and Russell futures are down 0.02%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.07%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.16%, and Russell futures are down 0.02%. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.24%, with EUR/USD up 0.23% and USD/JPY down 0.21%. WTI crude is up 0.73%, while gold is down 0.27%.

An Amazon unit has entered an acquisition agreement for Globalstar, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.

An Amazon unit has entered an acquisition agreement for Globalstar, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. No deal terms, timing, or other specifics were provided.

Analyst rating changes include downgrades for CNK to Neutral at JPM, CSCO to Hold at HSBC, IPAR to Hold at Berenberg, ROKU…

Analyst rating changes include downgrades for CNK to Neutral at JPM, CSCO to Hold at HSBC, IPAR to Hold at Berenberg, ROKU to Equalweight at WFC, and TMUS to Peer Perform at Wolfe.

FRNM is initiated with an Outperform rating at Leerink.

Diginex, ticker DGNX, and Resulticks have signed an amended definitive agreement to create a global AI-powered group.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.18%, and Russell futures are down 0.04%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.18%, and Russell futures are down 0.04%. In FX, the dollar is softer with the Dollar Index down 0.24%, EUR/USD up 0.23%, and USD/JPY down 0.25%. The VIX is at 14.56, down 0.48%. WTI crude is up 0.91% and gold is down 0.18%.

Kodiak AI, ticker KDK, has received a California DMV permit to test autonomous trucks.

GPUS sold approximately 685 Bitcoin for about $43 million, reducing debt by roughly $30 million.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1%, and Russell futures are down 0.06%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1%, and Russell futures are down 0.06%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.23%, with EUR/USD up 0.21% and USD/JPY down 0.22%. WTI crude is up 0.97% at 82.04, and Gold is down 0.31% at 4406.9. The VIX is at 14.57, down 0.41%.

The People's Bank of China will dispose of 100 billion yuan in 3-month cash deposits on August 19.

The People's Bank of China will dispose of 100 billion yuan in 3-month cash deposits on August 19. Separately, Ukraine's military intelligence service reports Russia is accelerating launches of its planned Rassvet low-Earth-orbit constellation.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ECB: banks take €32.0 million at marginal rate. TLT slips during the afternoon session.

The ECB reports banks placed 2.0 trillion euros with its overnight facility.

Pony AI and Uber plan to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe, expanding from Zagreb to four additional European cities…

Pony AI and Uber plan to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe, expanding from Zagreb to four additional European cities and extending their partnership into the Middle East. Apple has developed a large language model for the Chinese market with Alibaba's support. The EMA has validated the marketing authorization application for Pfizer and Valneva's Lyme vaccine, PF-07307405, based on the Phase 3 VALOR trial.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.1…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.25 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.24 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.23 percent. WTI crude is up 1.53 percent, and gold is down 0.36 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.15 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.15 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent.

The Eurozone's seasonally adjusted trade balance for June printed at 1.8 billion Euros.

The Eurozone's seasonally adjusted trade balance for June printed at 1.8 billion Euros. This compares to an estimated negative 5.0 billion and a prior negative 6.1 billion.

The Eurozone trade balance printed 1.8 billion, an increase from the previous minus 5 billion.

The Eurozone trade balance printed 1.8 billion, an increase from the previous minus 5 billion. Eurozone GDP flash estimate shows quarter-over-quarter growth at 0.4%, matching the forecast and previous reading. Eurozone Employment Change quarter-over-quarter flash rose to 0.1%, matching the prior 0.1%.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.13%, and Russell futures are down 0.11%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.13%, and Russell futures are down 0.11%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.22%, with EUR/USD up 0.23% and USD/JPY down 0.25%. WTI crude is up 1.69% and gold is down 0.42%. The VIX is at 14.64, up 0.07%.

China's July M2 money supply rose 7.7% year over year, below the 7.9% poll estimate.

China's July M2 money supply rose 7.7% year over year, below the 7.9% poll estimate. Total social financing for January through July is reported at 22.25 trillion yuan.

Hong Kong's second-quarter GDP grew 4.3% year-on-year, while declining 0.6% quarter-on-quarter.

Hong Kong's second-quarter GDP grew 4.3% year-on-year, while declining 0.6% quarter-on-quarter. Separately, China reports yuan household deposits reached 6.95 trillion yuan for January through July.

China issued 240 billion yuan in new yuan loans, surpassing the 45 billion yuan expected.

China issued 240 billion yuan in new yuan loans, surpassing the 45 billion yuan expected. Outstanding total social financing rose 7.4% year-on-year at the end of July, reaching 463.27 trillion yuan.

Brent crude is trading above $88 a barrel, positioning for a weekly gain exceeding 5%.

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11…

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are up 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.18…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are up 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.22 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.23 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.64, up 0.07 percent, WTI crude is up 1.9 percent, and gold is down 0.45 percent.

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.59 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.25 percent, the…

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.59 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.25 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.49 percent, the KOSPI closed up 2.42 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 1.02 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 0.85 percent, Meituan down 4.44 percent, Alibaba down 2.05 percent, SoftBank Group up 2.94 percent and Mitsubishi UFJ down 0.62 percent.

Crude Oil WTI is up 1.88%, with Brent Crude Oil gaining 1.68%.

Crude Oil WTI is up 1.88%, with Brent Crude Oil gaining 1.68%. Natural Gas UK is also higher by 0.98%.

The CAC 40 is trading little changed around 8,653 on Friday, on track to end a three-week winning streak.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.16 percent.

US equities are lower: S&P futures are down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.03 percent, and Russell futures are down…

US equities are lower: S&P futures are down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.03 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.16 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.16 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.17 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.16 percent. The VIX is at 14.64, up 0.07 percent. WTI crude is up 1.88 percent, and gold is down 0.72 percent.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.07% higher, up 3 points, at 3930.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.07% higher, up 3 points, at 3930. Fuyao Glass Industry, Avic Aviation Engine, and Baosteel were among the biggest gainers.

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.08…

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.

US equities are lower. S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are down 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.11…

US equities are lower. S&P futures are unchanged, Nasdaq futures are down 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.16 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.16 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.16 percent. WTI crude is up 1.38 percent, and gold is down 0.69 percent.

France's final HICP year-on-year inflation holds at 2.4%, matching forecasts and the prior reading.

France's final HICP year-on-year inflation holds at 2.4%, matching forecasts and the prior reading. Separately, France CPI month-over-month non-seasonally adjusted prints at 0.6%, also matching forecasts and the previous reading.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S&P futures are down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.09 percent, and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S&P futures are down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.09 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is up 0.12 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.15 percent. WTI crude is up 1.08 percent and gold is down 0.79 percent.

Australia's ASX 200 cash market closed down 0.8% at 9,115, extending a third straight retreat.

Crude oil is trading above $82 a barrel, with Brent crude near $88.

Crude oil is trading above $82 a barrel, with Brent crude near $88. This follows deadlocked talks to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Taiwan's TAIEX fell 210 points, or 0.5%, to 45,811, ending a four-session winning streak.

Taiwan's TAIEX fell 210 points, or 0.5%, to 45,811, ending a four-session winning streak. Electronic technology dropped 1.1%, and TSMC slid 1.6%.

Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.07 percent, and Russell futures are down…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.07 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.14 percent, euro dollar is up 0.13 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.21 percent. WTI crude is up 0.92 percent and gold is down 0.71 percent.

Germany's Wholesale Price Index rose 5.3% year-on-year, up from the prior 4.9%.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer, with the dollar index down 0.11 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.12 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.15 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.3 percent, and gold is down 1.15 percent.

Global stocks are heading for their third weekly gain, with the AI rally returning.

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

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures is unchanged, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, and Russell futures is down 0.08…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures is unchanged, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.1 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.1 percent and USD/JPY down 0.11 percent. WTI crude is up 0.21 percent, while Gold is down 0.93 percent.

Nigel Farage has regained the Clacton seat in the UK by-election.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent.

Good morning. US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and…

Good morning. US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.06 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.1 percent and USD/JPY down 0.1 percent. WTI crude is up 0.07 percent, while gold is down 0.9 percent.

The Federal Reserve's balance sheet increased by $11.388 billion last week, reaching a total of $6.76 trillion.

Iron ore futures are trading above CNY 710 per ton.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.12 percent, and Russell futures are down…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.12 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.1 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.11 percent. WTI crude is up 0.12 percent, and gold is down 0.94 percent.

IMXI: Western Union and Intermex provide an update on a pending acquisition.

IMXI: Western Union and Intermex provide an update on a pending acquisition. The Hang Seng Index fell about 0.9% to 25,160, marking its fourth consecutive loss and lowest level since July 24.

The South Korean won is trading near 1,413 per dollar, approaching a ten-month high.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are down…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.09 percent and USD/JPY down 0.09 percent. WTI crude is up 0.17 percent, and gold is down 0.89 percent.

China's finance ministry auctioned 30-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at a 2.14% yield.

South Korea's central bank reports June M2 money supply climbed 6.0% year-on-year, up from 5.8% in May.

South Korea's central bank reports June M2 money supply climbed 6.0% year-on-year, up from 5.8% in May. Separately, Russia's Ust-Luga port is ablaze, according to the governor.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.05 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.05 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.07 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.09 percent. WTI crude is up 0.09 percent, while Gold is down 1.14 percent.

Taiwan's TAIEX is up 0.4%, climbing 201 points to 46,222.

Taiwan's TAIEX is up 0.4%, climbing 201 points to 46,222. This extends gains for a fifth straight session, reaching its highest level since July 6.

South Korea's central bank reports the June liquidity measure increased 9.4% year-over-year, up from 9.2% in May.

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

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.07 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.07 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.01 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.06 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.09 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.07 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.52 percent, and gold is down 1.12 percent. The VIX is up 0.55 percent.

Algo Grande Copper announces a $3 million private placement to fund expansion of its Phase II exploration program at the…

Algo Grande Copper announces a $3 million private placement to fund expansion of its Phase II exploration program at the Adelita project. No placement terms or pricing were supplied.

The Japanese Yen trades near 159.4 per dollar, on track for a weekly loss of about 1%.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.06 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.03 percent. WTI crude is down 0.44 percent and gold is down 1.04 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.14 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.14 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.09 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.05 percent. WTI crude is up 0.06 percent, and gold is down 1.09 percent.

PONY AI plans to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe with Uber, expanding beyond Zagreb into four additional European…

PONY AI plans to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe with Uber, expanding beyond Zagreb into four additional European cities and extending the partnership into the Middle East. Separately, South Korea's July household bank lending increased by 5.4 trillion won, following a 7.6 trillion won rise in June.

China's central bank has injected 349 billion yuan into the financial system via overnight reverse repos.

Latvia's national armed forces issued an air threat alert.

Latvia's national armed forces issued an air threat alert. China set the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since February 8, 2023. Finland imposed a temporary no-entry zone for aviation and maritime traffic in the eastern Gulf of Finland.

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06…

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S&P futures is unchanged at 7822.5, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S&P futures is unchanged at 7822.5, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.22 percent and gold is down 0.78 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.03%, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are down 0.08%.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.03%, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are down 0.08%. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07%, EUR/USD is up 0.09%, and USD/JPY is down 0.06%. WTI crude is down 0.01%, and gold is down 0.54%.

Japanese shares are extending their rally, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.7% to above 69,400 and the Topix up 0.5% to 4,196.

The PBOC yuan midpoint is estimated at 6.7413 per dollar.

The PBOC yuan midpoint is estimated at 6.7413 per dollar. Gold is trading around $4,350 an ounce after a sharp prior-session drop.

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

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.04%, and Russell futures are down 0.06%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.04%, and Russell futures are down 0.06%. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.05%, with EUR/USD up 0.06% and USD/JPY down 0.03%. WTI crude is up 0.1%, while gold is down 0.14%.

Ecuador's foreign ministry announced the country's president is scheduled to visit China from August 16th to August 23rd.

Furusawa indicates the BoJ is likely to increase rates in September, with another hike possible in December or January.

Furusawa indicates the BoJ is likely to increase rates in September, with another hike possible in December or January. Additionally, former top FX diplomat Furusawa states coordinated Japan-U.S. yen intervention could occur again at any time.