China has set the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since February 8, 2023.
China has set the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since February 8, 2023.
Daily market record · UTC
What moved markets on August 19, 2026
A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
13commentary updates
0breaking or releases
11original audio tracks
6markets in focus
Commentary timeline
Newest first · timestamps in UTCUS index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06…
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent.
us-index-futures
US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.15 percent, and Russell futures…
US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.15 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.07 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is up 0.01 percent, EUR/USD is unchanged, and USD/JPY is down 0.06 percent. WTI crude is up 1.02 percent, and gold is down 0.85 percent.
cross-asset-market-recap
Taiwan stocks are down over 2%.
Taiwan stocks are down over 2%.
$SPY
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent…
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.
us-index-futures
US equities are lower: S&P futures are down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.15 percent, and Russell futures are down…
US equities are lower: S&P futures are down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.15 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.03 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.08 percent. WTI crude is up 0.83 percent and gold is down 0.5 percent.
cross-asset-market-recap
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff will modify the timing and scope of the UFS military exercise.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff will modify the timing and scope of the UFS military exercise. Separately, silver extended losses below $63 an ounce.
Japanese shares fell, with the Nikkei 225 down 2.9% to 65,500 and the Topix dropping 2.4% to 4,040, as technology stocks led…
Japanese shares fell, with the Nikkei 225 down 2.9% to 65,500 and the Topix dropping 2.4% to 4,040, as technology stocks led declines for a second straight session.
$NIKKEI225$TOPIX
Gold trades below $4,350 an ounce, following a nearly 2% decline in the previous session.
Gold trades below $4,350 an ounce, following a nearly 2% decline in the previous session.
$XAU
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.38 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03…
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.38 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
us-index-futures
US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.18 percent, and Russell futures…
US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.18 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.02 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is unchanged, EUR/USD is up 0.05 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.07 percent. WTI crude is up 0.52 percent, while gold is down 0.74 percent.
cross-asset-market-recap
SK hynix shares are down 8.2% to 1,525,500 won in early Seoul trading.
SK hynix shares are down 8.2% to 1,525,500 won in early Seoul trading.
$SKHYNIX$SAMSUNGELECT
NBC News projects State Representative Angie Nixon wins the Democratic Florida Senate primary.
NBC News projects State Representative Angie Nixon wins the Democratic Florida Senate primary.
SquawkNews LiveCast Briefs are informational market commentary, not investment advice. Facts may be corrected as verified information changes.