A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks by 621.2 billion yen in the latest flow data. Japan's exports increased 23.2% year over year, exceeding the 20.1% forecast. The total trade balance widened to -634.5 billion yen, compared to a forecast of -649 billion.
Japan's July exports to Asia increased 24.5% year-over-year. Foreign investors in Japan increased foreign stock purchases to 1,391.3 billion, up from 963.5 billion previously.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.
US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.45 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.13 percent. In FX, EURUSD is down 0.03 percent, and USDJPY is up 0.1 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.14 percent, and gold is up 0.68 percent.
Trump warns that any country allowing its financial institutions or businesses to provide a lifeline to Iran will face tremendous economic consequences.
US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.21%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.57%, and Russell futures are up 0.12%. In FX, EUR/USD is down 0.02% and USD/JPY is up 0.07%. WTI crude is up 0.06% and gold is up 0.77%.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.57 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent.
Trump warns countries enabling financial aid to Iran will face severe economic consequences. No figures, timing, or specific measures were provided in the alert.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.07 percent.
US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.39%, and Russell futures are up 0.07%. In FX, EUR/USD is up 0.9% and USD/JPY is down 0.92%. WTI crude is down 0.06% and Gold is up 0.72%. The VIX is down 6%. US 10-year yields are down 5.3 basis points to 4.653%, and 30-year yields are down 9.1 basis points to 5.194%.
Onco-Innovations has signed a Letter of Intent with Ifowonco for an exclusive option and worldwide license related to a LAG-3 small-molecule inhibitor program.
SPCX reports 7% of SpaceX becomes sellable tomorrow. No additional terms or catalysts were supplied in the alert. SPX Daily Weekly.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.27 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.06 percent.
US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent and Nasdaq futures are up 0.23 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.89 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.92 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.96 percent. WTI crude is up 0.19 percent and gold is up 0.81 percent. The VIX is down 6 percent. US 10-year yields are down 5.3 basis points to 4.653 percent, and US 30-year yields are down 9.1 basis points to 5.194 percent.
Datavault AI has entered a merger agreement with WDT, valued at $22 million. The payment includes $14.66 million in stock and $7.34 million in cash, with up to $10 million in contingent additional consideration.
Ocean Power Technologies has updated its preliminary Fiscal 2026 financial results, with no additional figures or details provided.
Merck is upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley, with a price target raised to $179 from $116. Separately, Ultragenyx announces U.S. FDA approval of GENGLYCOS gene therapy for glycogen storage disease type Ia.
Australia's foreign minister will summon the Israeli ambassador after Israel decided against criminal proceedings in the death of an Australian aid worker.
Kyiv is under assault from Russian ballistic missiles, according to the city mayor. Separately, Odysight.ai Inc. announces a proposed confidentially marketed public offering of common stock.
The U.S. is poised to cut its tariff rate on Canadian autos to 15% from 25% in a trade deal, though the U.S.-Canada trade deal is not yet final.
US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.22 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.45 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.87 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.9 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.9 percent. WTI crude is up 0.24 percent and gold is up 3.59 percent.
QVCG 10% owner GoldenTree Asset Management reported buying 45,000 shares on August 17th for $682,000, increasing its stake to 8.628 million shares.
Starfighters Space has filed its second-quarter 2026 Form 10-Q. Curis plans a 1-for-20 reverse stock split on Thursday, August 20. Additionally, U.S. public debt has reached $40 trillion, with reports indicating this level raises a "doom loop" risk for markets and the economy.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.22 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.84 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.9 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.88 percent. WTI crude is up 0.32 percent, and gold is up 3.61 percent. The VIX is down 6 percent, and the US 10-year yield is down 5.3 basis points.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.46 percent.
Opendoor has completed a $650 million offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030, with an initial conversion price of about $4.71 per share. The company used part of the framework to repurchase roughly $158 million of shares. Separately, Nvidia is discussing funding its AI data supplier Mercor at a $20 billion valuation. The Dow Jones Index closed 0.17% higher yesterday, up 89 points, at 53,433, led by Merck and Salesforce.
QVC Group insider Form 4P shows GoldenTree Asset Management L.P. acquired 44,942 shares of QVCG at $15.18 each, totaling $682,227. Separately, Constellation Brands announced a $100 million investment to support U.S. farmers.
ARES Strategic Income Fund reports an aggregate NAV of $10.30 billion, a portfolio fair value of $21.90 billion, and debt of $11.90 billion as of July 31, 2026, in an SEC filing.
The US Treasury announced plans to at least double liquidity-support buybacks of longer-dated Treasuries. The 30-year yield is down 10 basis points to 5.19%, with most S&P 500 stocks advancing. Separately, Ameresco announced its CFO's departure. The US State Department also confirmed discussions on Syria's sovereignty and Israel's right to self-defense.
The US State Department is discussing Syria's sovereignty and Israel's right to self-defense with Al Jazeera. Separately, CN Energy Group has started production from an oil well project in Cold Lake, Alberta. Polar Power is expanding into drone and robotics military markets.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.5 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.22 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.86 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.9 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.91 percent. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 14.96, down 5.56 percent. WTI crude is up 0.21 percent and gold is up 3.31 percent.
Solmate Infrastructure PLC, trading as SLMT on NASDAQ, has engaged PwC to support its strategic expansion into AI infrastructure. Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. announces a Grey Rock distribution and the appointment of two independent directors. US stocks are rising as the Treasury intervenes to support bonds.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, ticker AUPH, has settled its patent litigation with Teva. Teva's generic voclosporin may launch in the U.S. no earlier than December 7, 2036. Separately, AVX-AVAX One announces a financial leadership change.
US public debt outstanding has doubled since 2017, with an increase of $11.6 trillion during President Trump's two terms and $8.4 trillion during former President Biden's term. Separately, Trump asks Congress to pass a crypto bill alongside executives. ZeroStack, ticker ZSTK, has a definitive agreement for a $1 billion strategic contribution of 925,925,926 Memecore tokens in exchange for shares and pre-funded warrants.
Eagle Point Credit Management is backing a $1.3 billion private credit mezzanine loan for a Texas data center in Hubbard, part of a $16 billion Nexus Data Centers project.
Trump has concluded remarks at the White House event. OSR Health has received a Nasdaq staff delisting determination and plans to appeal.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.27 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.13 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.52 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.87 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.87 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.86 percent. The VIX is at 14.95, down 5.62 percent. WTI crude is down 0.12 percent, and gold is up 3.28 percent. The US 10-year yield is at 4.653 percent, down 5.3 basis points, and the US 30-year yield is at 5.194 percent, down 9.1 basis points.
President Trump states CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid to the US. Separately, LLY and Amplitude Therapeutics are collaborating on trans-amplifying RNA vaccines. OpenAI CFO Friar indicates the company may go public in 2027 or sooner.
Silver is up nearly 5% to $66.43 an ounce. US President Trump says he has talked about plans to accumulate sizable amounts of Bitcoin or other cryptos. LLY and Amplitude are starting initial programs targeting infectious diseases.
LLY receives exclusive, target-specific rights to develop and commercialize licensed products under an Amplitude Therapeutics arrangement. Trump says on Canada trade talks that the U.S. will probably have a deal.
The US is conducting a stealth operation to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military has opened a shipping corridor through the Strait, with 15 to 20 tankers using a southern channel along Oman.
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, TLT, is up about 1.5%, heading toward its strongest daily gain in nine months. This follows the Treasury's announcement to at least double long-end buybacks to $4 billion per operation, and Fed minutes showing no broad shift toward tighter policy.
A source familiar with negotiations says a US-Canada trade deal is expected to cut top-line US tariff rates on Canadian autos to 15%. Separately, Circle Internet Group, ticker CRCL, shares are climbing alongside bitcoin and other crypto-linked names.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.32 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.83 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.86 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.81 percent. WTI crude is up 0.36 percent and gold is up 3 percent. The VIX is down 4.86 percent. US 10-year yields are down 5.3 basis points to 4.653 percent, and US 30-year yields are down 8.9 basis points to 5.196 percent.
Iran's Central Bank Governor Hemmati has proposed creating a financial corridor within BRICS to help advance the country's economy.
Israel will begin producing smart bombs for fighter jets, a move intended to create weapons independence in the face of tensions with Iran.
The euro is near its highs against the US dollar, with USD/EUR up +0.85% to 1.1672 after clearing its 200-day moving average at 1.163 for the highest levels since May.
US refinery runs are at their highest level since 2019. Distillate stockpiles have fallen to a more-than-one-month low, and US diesel margins are above $100 a barrel.
SPDR Gold Shares, GLD, is up 3% after the U.S. Treasury doubled long-dated bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation. Separately, Federal Reserve minutes show several officials favored a July rate hike, while most participants expected inflation to ease. Chip startup Fractile is reportedly in talks for a $6.5 billion valuation.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.34 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.12 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.47 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.72 percent, euro dollar is up 0.83 percent and dollar yen is down 0.78 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.364 percent, down 0.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.66 percent, down 4.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.205 percent, down 8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.15, down 4.36 percent, WTI crude is up 0.73 percent and gold is up 2.7 percent.
Southern Power Company files a mixed shelf offering. The offering size is not disclosed in the SEC filing.
The US dollar index is trading below 99, its lowest since late May, after the US Treasury announced it would double its long-term buyback program. Separately, cotton is up 3.63%, with palm oil rising 2.92% and wheat adding 2.26%.
Platinum is up 4.42%, with silver gaining 3.67% and gold up 3.45%. Lithium Carbonate is down 1.21%.
EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen states that the electricity supply situation is stable but is expected to remain tight in the coming weeks. Separately, Uber is launching autonomous rides in Europe via Zagreb, partnering with Verne and Pony.ai. Uber, Vay, and Pony.ai also plan to expand autonomous rides to more European cities.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.53 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.31 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.16 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.76 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.83 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.76 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.371 percent, up 0.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.67 percent, down 3.6 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.21 percent, down 7.5 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.21, down 3.98 percent. WTI crude is up 1.25 percent and gold is up 2.96 percent.
The Federal Reserve minutes indicate that many participants saw a need for higher rates if inflation persists, with several favoring an immediate increase. Tighter financial conditions were viewed as reflecting strong economic growth and expectations for a more restrictive Fed stance. Spot gold is little changed, last up 3.5% at $4,489.41 per ounce.
The latest Fed minutes show most participants supported keeping interest rates unchanged, while several favored an increase. Separately, Fed minutes also show officials kept policy statement language unchanged, affirming the FOMC will deliver price stability. Iran and Pakistan have discussed recent developments in a call.
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant could begin restarting six idle turbines on Sunday, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Magyar. Separately, NVIDIA is reportedly discussing funding its AI data supplier, Mercor, at a $20 billion valuation.
CENX shares are down 7% in the aluminum space following US/Canada headlines. Bitcoin is up 6% to $68,000, triggering a record short liquidation event. Nvidia is discussing funding AI data supplier Mercor at a $20 billion valuation.
US money-market fund assets increased by $26.18 billion for the week ending August 18th. Separately, Nortera has responded to a Competition Bureau challenge regarding its proposed Green Giant and Le Sueur acquisition.
Shares of banks and insurance companies are trading lower after the Treasury Department said it would more than double liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated bonds. Aurora Cannabis is acquiring Internode Pharma and HAP Pharma to expand distribution access to the UK medical cannabis market. BAML upgraded MRNA to a Neutral rating.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.22 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.14 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.74 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.77 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.67 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.375 percent, up 0.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.672 percent, down 3.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.214 percent, down 7.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.24, down 3.79 percent, WTI crude is up 1.36 percent, and gold is up 2.78 percent.
The US Treasury will at least double buybacks of 10- to 30-year debt from September 9. The 30-year yield fell as much as 10 basis points to 5.18%, and the dollar is at a three-month low.
U.S.-listed Japanese banks are trading lower after the U.S. Treasury more than doubled its repurchases of long-dated government bonds.
XLI Industrials is down 0.6%, XLF Financials is down 0.15%, and XLU Utilities joins KLX Tech, which is down 1%, in S&P 500 trading.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman held a phone call with Syrian foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani on August 14, discussing Turkey's military presence in Syria.
US gasoline futures are trading below $3.30 per gallon. This follows EIA data showing stocks rose 0.688 million barrels in the week ending August 14, against an expected 1.2 million-barrel draw.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is up 0.64 percent.
US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.12 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.8 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.8 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.69 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.36 percent, down 0.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.66 percent, down 4.6 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.202 percent, down 8.3 basis points. WTI crude is up 1.78 percent and gold is up 3.06 percent. In US equities, volume leaders include Intel down 3.35 percent, Pfizer up 3.23 percent, Moderna up 146.46 percent, Nvidia down 0.38 percent, and Netflix up 3.3 percent.
Strategy Inc. shares are climbing as bitcoin gains and Treasury yields fall. The move follows the Treasury Department's expanded bond-buyback program and ahead of President Trump's White House meeting with crypto executives.
Essity acquires Kenvue's feminine care business in Brazil for 284 million US dollars. Separately, Apple Corps and Universal Music Group announce a global e-commerce and merchandise partnership for the Beatles.
The Euro is trading at $1.167, a three-month high, as G10 currencies track a lower dollar after the US Treasury raised bond buyback limits. Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares are trading higher after management reported its combined crypto, cash, and strategic investments reached $11.4 billion, with ETH holdings at 5.82 million tokens.
Iranian General Nahdi states that a ceasefire or talks are not the ultimate goal, and that the key is to build a deterrence mechanism to prevent renewed attacks. General Nahdi also said the U.S. failed to achieve its war aims of "overthrowing the Iranian regime" and "dividing Iran," and that Iran is prioritizing restoring deterrence.
USO rises on reported Gulf diplomacy discussions. The next scheduled risk is 20-Year Bond Auction at 17:00 UTC.
The CFTC is seeking public comment on a proposed listing of computing-power derivatives contracts. Separately, sources indicate reasons for another Trump-Kim summit, including North Korea’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Also, the FDA has approved a second treatment for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.28 percent and Russell futures is up 0.69 percent.
US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.42 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.1 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.8 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.78 percent, euro dollar is up 0.83 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.72 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.359 percent, down 0.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.659 percent, down 4.7 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.205 percent, down 8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.1, down 4.67 percent, WTI crude is up 1.49 percent, and gold is up 2.92 percent.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney states the country is making significant progress toward a trade deal with the US. Bitcoin is extending gains to $68,650, and Ethereum is up 9.25% near $2,100. The DAX Index closed 0.14% lower, down 37 points at 26,091.
Trump nominates Heidi Overton as the next FDA commissioner. The FTSE MIB Index closed 0.75% lower, down 400 points to 52,618. STMicroelectronics, Unipol Gruppo, and Amplifon were among the biggest decliners.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.77 percent.
US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.56 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.23 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.8 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.74 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.81 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.72 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.351 percent, down 1.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.653 percent, down 5.3 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.198 percent, down 8.7 basis points. WTI crude is up 1.43 percent and gold is up 2.97 percent.
Crypto-related shares are trading higher as Bitcoin climbs and Treasury yields decline. The FTC states businesses must disclose personalized pricing or face potential lawsuits.
European cash markets finished mixed: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.37 percent, the DAX closed down 0.14 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.09 percent and the FTSE 100 closed up 0.14 percent. UK volume leaders were Barclays down 1.49 percent, Lloyds Banking Group down 2.13 percent, HSBC down 1.15 percent, BP up 1.09 percent and AstraZeneca up 2.07 percent. continental European volume leaders were Nestle up 0.18 percent, Novartis up 1.24 percent, UBS down 0.44 percent, Deutsche Telekom up 1.11 percent and SAP up 1.86 percent.
USTR Greer states the U.S. has eased some irritants with Canada over the last year.
U.S. Trade Representative Greer states a deal with Canada will protect American workers, jobs, and supply chains, strengthening the North American economy.
Israel's Chief of Staff Zamir states force will be used when necessary in Syria. Separately, CIBC shares are trading at 162.76 Canadian dollars, a five-week low.
Coinbase Global shares are climbing. Bitcoin is holding near $68,500, and crypto trading activity is improving. Coinbase is also rolling out direct Brazilian Real trading for USDC on its Advanced platform.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.42 percent and Russell futures is up 0.87 percent.
US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.45 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is unchanged, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.96 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.73 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.79 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.71 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.362 percent, down 0.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.662 percent, down 4.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.205 percent, down 8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.13, down 4.48 percent, WTI crude is up 1.51 percent, and gold is up 2.75 percent.
European equity indices closed mixed, with the DAX, CAC 40, STOXX 50, IBEX 35, and FTSE MIB lower, while the FTSE 100 edged higher. The US Treasury will increase long-dated nominal coupon securities buyback operations from a maximum of $2 billion to at least $4 billion, effective September 9 through November 4, 2026. Separately, a social media post from Trump noted an increase in boats through Hormuz last night, up from three the previous day.
Israel's chief of staff states that a significant military threat to its borders must be prevented. Separately, President Trump indicates that oil prices will be much lower when current events conclude, and that negotiations with Iran may occur at some point.
Israel's N12 News reports IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, on tour of Syria, saying Israel will use its power when and where necessary. This follows an earlier report that Israel's Chief of Staff told Turkey that Israel must prevent the emergence of a significant military threat to its borders.
Bitcoin is trading above $66,000. Palladium futures are above $1,320 per ounce. USO Egypt announced diplomatic contact with Iran to de-escalate tensions.
Egypt announces diplomatic contact with Iran to de-escalate tensions. IWM, SPY, and QQQ show mixed breadth, with 465 broad market new highs and 182 broad market new lows.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Trump Speaks Outside White House - WATCH LIVE. US cyber officials warn of active threat to Siemens infrastructure devices. S&P 500 UP.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.6 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.66 percent and Russell futures is up 0.96 percent.
US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.61 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.12 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.93 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.75 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.77 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.72 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.353 percent, down 1.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.649 percent, down 5.7 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.19 percent, down 9.5 basis points. In commodities, WTI crude is up 1.31 percent and gold is up 2.75 percent.
Lynx's IPO hearing indicates a $15 to $16 range, with 17 million shares priced at $17.50. Separately, Deputy Prime Minister Novak states Russia has started importing fuel, according to TASS.
President Donald Trump is set to host crypto executives later today, and the SEC proposes rules to exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations. Cryptocurrency shares, including COIN, MSTR, BLSH, and CRCL, are jumping.
EShallGo, ticker EHGO, prices a $1.75 million registered direct offering. Tempus AI shares are rising after Merck and Moderna released Phase 3 INTerpath-001 results for intismeran autogene in resected melanoma, which traders linked to Tempus’s planned Personalis acquisition. Separately, Trump is building a White House heliport donated by Sikorsky.
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