What moved markets on August 19, 2026

Russia claims a cargo ship was hit at Ukraine's Port Chornomorsk, according to IFX.

CM shares are down 2% following a short report.

CM shares are down 2% following a short report. Separately, USO heating oil futures are gaining after EIA data shows a draw in distillate stocks, while US gasoline futures are moving lower following an EIA build in gasoline stocks.

Canada's trade minister LeBlanc and Charette will meet with USTR Greer at 11:15 AM in DC.

Canada's trade minister LeBlanc and Charette will meet with USTR Greer at 11:15 AM in DC. Separately, U.S. housebuilders are up, with TOL rising 7.4%, KBH 5.8%, DHI 5.6%, PHM 5.5%, and LEN 5%. Curis has a 1-for-20 reverse stock split scheduled for Thursday, August 20.

The US Dollar Index is currently trading at 98.78.

The US Dollar Index is currently trading at 98.78. Separately, Jack Henry & Associates reported record fourth-quarter and full fiscal 2026 non-GAAP results, with Q4 revenue at $633 million. US refiner net input of crude oil also rose last week to its highest level since September 2019.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.55 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.55 percent and Russell futures is up 0.83 percent.

US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.48 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.12 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.74…

US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.48 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.12 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.74 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.84 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.87 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.89 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.35 percent, down 1.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.653 percent, down 5.3 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.195 percent, down 9 basis points. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.82 percent and gold is up 2.86 percent.

Moderna shares are extending gains, now up over 150%.

Moderna shares are extending gains, now up over 150%. KSMH xETFs has launched an ETF to capture leading firms across the full Korea AI semiconductor ecosystem. Duolingo's Form 8 filing shows preliminary daily active user growth of about 27% year over year, with the company cautioning these figures are unvalidated and not guidance.

South Korea's foreign minister has asked China to help revive dialogue with North Korea.

South Korea's foreign minister has asked China to help revive dialogue with North Korea. In single stocks, Broadcom is down 5% at $360.50, trading below its 200-day moving average of $369, following headlines that Marvell Technology is giving Google an option to buy a $12.2 billion stake in a custom chip deal.

European financials are set to pay out a record 228 billion euros to shareholders this year.

European financials are set to pay out a record 228 billion euros to shareholders this year. West Virginia American Water, ticker AWK, announces a 512,000 dollar infrastructure upgrade. Merck & Co shares are up over 12%, marking their best intraday gain since 2009.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.31 percent, Dow futures is up 0.47 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.31 percent, Dow futures is up 0.47 percent and Russell futures is up 0.67 percent.

US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.27 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.61 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.78…

US equities are mixed: the S&P 500 is up 0.27 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.61 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.78 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.71 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.78 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.76 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.348 percent, down 1.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.653 percent, down 5.3 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.199 percent, down 8.6 basis points. WTI crude is up 0.48 percent and gold is up 2.16 percent.

Intel has priced an upsized $20 billion stock offering at $95 per share.

Intel has priced an upsized $20 billion stock offering at $95 per share. INTC is quoted at lows, down 4.3% below the deal price. Separately, AT&T shares rose to $25.32, a 12-week high.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Ethiopian birr slides to record low amid FX-auction squeeze. Amdocs (DOX) inks strategic multi-year deal with Telefónica Chile. TGL shares become available via Binance Stocks trading access expansion. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 14:30 UTC.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up nearly 1% above 36,500 after the US paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up nearly 1% above 36,500 after the US paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days. Separately, QQQ, the Invesco QQQ Trust, is now down 0.2%, while SPY, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, remains up 0.2%. Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf states resistance is the only path to victory and that negotiations will be fruitless without readiness for war.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.71 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.28 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.78…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.28 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.78 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.65 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.68 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.72 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.339 percent, down 2.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.653 percent, down 5.3 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.206 percent, down 7.9 basis points. The VIX is at 15.16, down 4.29 percent. WTI crude is up 0.49 percent, and gold is up 2.1 percent.

Verizon shares are at a 19-week high, trading at $49.01.

Verizon shares are at a 19-week high, trading at $49.01. Additionally, the BGS Canada competition bureau has filed an application to block Nortera's proposed acquisition of the Green Giant and Le Sieur brands in Canada from B&G Foods.

The Hong Kong dollar touched 7.84 against the U.S.

The Hong Kong dollar touched 7.84 against the U.S. dollar, marking its highest level since July 2026. The U.S. dollar-Hong Kong dollar pair fell 0.02% over four weeks.

BTDR signed a five-year AI-cloud offtake agreement valued at about $400 million for capacity at its A102 facility in Malaysia.

Target is pulling back despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and increasing full-year sales and earnings…

Target is pulling back despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and increasing full-year sales and earnings guidance. Bitdeer AI targets 350 megawatts of AI Cloud data center capacity by Q1 2028, contracting 50% of A102 capacity under a five-year, $400 million deal. North Korea's Kim Yo Jong states the US hostile policy has not changed, warning it threatens North Korea's security.

The US Treasury Department announced increased sizes of nominal long-end bond buybacks.

The US Treasury Department announced increased sizes of nominal long-end bond buybacks. The USD weakened and yields moved lower. TJX is down over 3.5% after reporting disappointing same-store sales growth and light current-quarter guidance. JPMorgan argued Nokia's revenue potential in AI has been overlooked.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.4 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.4 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.72…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.4 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.4 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.72 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.6 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.65 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.72 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.341 percent, down 2.6 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.653 percent, down 5.3 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.205 percent, down 8 basis points. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.24 percent and gold is up 1.64 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.34 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.34 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and Russell futures is up 0.83 percent.

The Effective Fed Funds Rate is 3.63% on August 18, unchanged from August 17.

The Effective Fed Funds Rate is 3.63% on August 18, unchanged from August 17. Kroger is rolling out a Fold Bitcoin Gift Card program nationwide. North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says the relationship between Trump and Kim is "truly excellent."

The U.S. Treasury doubles long-end liquidity support buybacks, increasing the size of operations for longer-dated nominal…

The U.S. Treasury doubles long-end liquidity support buybacks, increasing the size of operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities in the 10-year to 20-year and 20-year to 30-year sectors, effective September 9.

CID HoldCo shares are trading lower after the company announced an additional Nasdaq listing deficiency and a loan default.

CID HoldCo shares are trading lower after the company announced an additional Nasdaq listing deficiency and a loan default. Separately, VOYG Starlab and Global Venture Management announce a strategic investment. Lyntris raised $297.5 million in its IPO.

ANDG will price a 4.28 million share secondary offering, and AMLX has a $350 million secondary deal.

ANDG will price a 4.28 million share secondary offering, and AMLX has a $350 million secondary deal. The US Treasury is increasing the size of its liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities.

Treasury is increasing buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities.

Treasury is increasing buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities. SPY extends gains, QQQ rises 0.5%, and IWM is up about 1%.

Nebius, ticker NBIS, is offering a 40% to 45% conversion premium on its 2030 convertible bond, with a 0% to 0.5% coupon.

Broadcom is under pressure after Marvell expanded its Google custom-chip partnership.

Broadcom is under pressure after Marvell expanded its Google custom-chip partnership. Separately, the US Treasury is increasing liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities, with the 30-year yield down 9 basis points to 5.20% and the 10-year down 6 basis points to 4.64%. This follows the Treasury's announcement of increased nominal long-end auction sizes.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.28 percent, euro dollar is up 0.43 percent and dollar yen is down 0.68 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.339 percent, down 2.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.68 percent, down 2.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.266 percent, down 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.64, down 1.26 percent, WTI crude is up 0.34 percent and gold is up 0.12 percent.

WTI and Brent crude both fall more than 1% intraday, with WTI at $89.26 a barrel.

WTI and Brent crude both fall more than 1% intraday, with WTI at $89.26 a barrel. The US Treasury announces increased nominal long-end auction sizes effective September 9, and the US Treasury's current maximum SPY buy size cap of $2 billion per operation will rise to at least $4 billion.

Deutsche Bank has downgraded CME to Hold from Buy, with a price target of $270.

Abacus Global Management alleges nearly 20 false statements by Coventry and Buerger in an amended complaint.

Abacus Global Management alleges nearly 20 false statements by Coventry and Buerger in an amended complaint. NRG and VST are lower after Pennsylvania tightened data center rules. Datavault AI completed its acquisition of NYIAX, adding institutional-grade exchange technology.

ABX Abacus Global Management filed a motion seeking leave to file a second amended complaint in its defamation lawsuit…

ABX Abacus Global Management filed a motion seeking leave to file a second amended complaint in its defamation lawsuit against Coventry First LLC and Alan Buerger, seeking increased damages with Coventry’s potential liability exceeding $100 million. Progressive Corp. reported July 2026 net premiums written rose 5% to $7.44 billion. Vladimir Putin states there are no critical consequences from attacks on industrial sites.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.23 percent, and Russell futures are down…

US equities are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.23 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.23 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.28 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.3 percent. The VIX is at 15.74, down 0.63 percent. WTI crude is up 0.75 percent, and gold is down 0.02 percent.

Devon Energy is reiterated as a Buy, with its price target raised to $55.

Devon Energy is reiterated as a Buy, with its price target raised to $55. Separately, Kaskela Law announced a probe into whether UTZ Brands' $14.25 per share buyout price is fair or inadequately low for shareholders.

UBS has cut its price target on CTVA to $85 from $89.

UBS has cut its price target on CTVA to $85 from $89. Separately, Kaskela Law announced a probe into the adequacy of the proposed $210.00 per-share buyout price for Penske Automotive Group, ticker PAG.

SK Hynix announced plans to repurchase and cancel 24.07 million shares over the next three months and lifted its shareholder…

SK Hynix announced plans to repurchase and cancel 24.07 million shares over the next three months and lifted its shareholder return commitment to more than 50% of cumulative free cash flow from 2025 to 2027. Cantor maintains CRWD at Overweight and raises its price target to $250 from $181 on a 4-1 split adjusted basis. JD.com launches a robotics strategy, saying it plans to invest 10 billion yuan by 2028.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.11 percent, and Russell futures are unchanged. In FX, the dollar is softer with the Dollar Index down 0.25 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.28 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.3 percent. The VIX is at 15.76, down 0.51 percent. WTI crude is up 0.74 percent, and gold is up 0.14 percent.

China states no entity should assist in implementing an EU anti-subsidy probe.

China states no entity should assist in implementing an EU anti-subsidy probe. Separately, NOG proposes a $500 million private offering of senior notes. US stocks wavered and global bonds remained under pressure as higher oil prices kept traders cautious.

WEAV is downgraded from Buy to Hold with a $7.40 price target, citing a Loop rating change.

Autozi Internet Technology (Global) has received a US$30 million investment.

Autozi Internet Technology (Global) has received a US$30 million investment. WhiteFiber proposes a $250 million convertible notes offering, with shares down 22% premarket. SGHT's TearCare has gained the first and only MGD indication for evaporative dry eye.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.13 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.05 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.27 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.25 percent and USD/JPY down 0.28 percent. The VIX is at 15.82, down 0.13 percent. WTI crude is up 0.98 percent, and Gold is up 0.11 percent.

The US economic calendar for August 19th includes Atlanta Fed business inflation expectations, the EIA petroleum status…

The US economic calendar for August 19th includes Atlanta Fed business inflation expectations, the EIA petroleum status report, a preliminary Treasury buyback, bill and bond auctions, and FOMC minutes. Separately, Maine Governor Mills criticizes the proposed NextEra and Dominion merger.

RIME Algorhythm Holdings is initiating a strategic review for a potential business combination in data center energy…

RIME Algorhythm Holdings is initiating a strategic review for a potential business combination in data center energy infrastructure, including a deal for data center power. Separately, Palladyne AI and Orkid Tech are integrating Palladyne Pilot and SwarmOS autonomy software with Orkid's fixed-wing UAV platform. The July FOMC minutes are due Wednesday, following a 9-3 vote to hold rates.

Today's US economic calendar includes the MBA Mortgage Applications at 7:00 AM ET, Weekly EIA Inventory data at 10:30 AM ET,…

Today's US economic calendar includes the MBA Mortgage Applications at 7:00 AM ET, Weekly EIA Inventory data at 10:30 AM ET, and a 1:00 PM ET US Treasury $13 billion 20-year bond sale. Other key events include the Cantor Internet Bus Tour on August 19th in San Francisco, and the Needham 7th Annual Virtual Semiconductor & Semicap 1x1 Conference on August 1st.

OpenAI's second-quarter sales showed tepid growth compared with Anthropic, disappointing some investors.

OpenAI's second-quarter sales showed tepid growth compared with Anthropic, disappointing some investors. The company stated that its growth accelerated in the third quarter.

Crude oil is up for a fourth consecutive session, trading near 86 dollars per barrel.

Crude oil is up for a fourth consecutive session, trading near 86 dollars per barrel. This follows industry data showing US crude inventories fell by 328,000 barrels last week. Moderna is up 12% in premarket trading after trial results. LYNX Lyntris priced its IPO of 17 million shares at 17 dollars 50 cents.

Merck and Moderna will engage with regulators on filing submissions for intisimeran autogene in combination with Keytruda,…

Merck and Moderna will engage with regulators on filing submissions for intisimeran autogene in combination with Keytruda, following the phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial meeting recurrence-free survival and distant metastasis-free survival endpoints in melanoma. Separately, Lynx Lyntris priced its IPO at $17.50 per share, reducing the deal size to 17 million shares.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.23 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.23 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.11 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer with the dollar index down 0.29 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.31 percent and USD/JPY is down 0.32 percent. The VIX is at 15.89, up 0.32 percent. WTI crude is up 1.23 percent and gold is up 0.03 percent.

Target Corporation reports second-quarter earnings.

Target Corporation reports second-quarter earnings. Digital Realty, ticker DVLT, is trading down 11.3% at $0.34 in premarket after the company announced a convertible notes offering.

Target reports second-quarter comparable sales up 3.8%, exceeding the 2.43% estimate.

Target reports second-quarter comparable sales up 3.8%, exceeding the 2.43% estimate. The company also raised its FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance to $9.90-$10.90, up from $8.50, against an $8.39 analyst estimate.

Advanced Micro-FAB will invest 3.5 billion yuan in a Shanghai project.

Advanced Micro-FAB will invest 3.5 billion yuan in a Shanghai project. Separately, Iran is reportedly considering military targets in Europe if Donald Trump escalates the war.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.16 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.16 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.13 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.26 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.29 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.32 percent. Volatility is slightly higher with the VIX at 15.87, up 0.19 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 1.15 percent, and gold is down 0.12 percent.

IBM reports it has successfully joined and cooled two cryogenic modules into a single environment, part of an architecture…

IBM reports it has successfully joined and cooled two cryogenic modules into a single environment, part of an architecture intended to scale toward linking hundreds of quantum chips. This follows an earlier report that IBM connected its first modular cryogenic systems for quantum computing. Separately, Trump is expected to pick White House adviser Heidi Overton to lead the FDA.

Ukraine's parliament confirms Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister.

Amazon Prime Air aims to serve nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.02%, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are down 0.1%.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.02%, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are down 0.1%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.24%, with EUR/USD up 0.27% and USD/JPY down 0.28%. WTI crude is up 0.82% and gold is down 0.21%. The VIX is at 15.85, up 0.06%.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Hungary sells HUF 30.5 billion 10-year bonds at 5.48% yield. Germany auctions €3.769bn additional 3% 10-year Bund. Germany 10-year Bund auction bid-to-cover prints 1.1.

Germany has sold 3.769 billion euro of 10-year 3% government bonds, with the bid-to-cover ratio for the sale at 1.1 times.

Germany has sold 3.769 billion euro of 10-year 3% government bonds, with the bid-to-cover ratio for the sale at 1.1 times. The German 10-year Bund yield is currently at 3.26%, up from 3.13%.

The Financial Times reports Iran is considering expanding its target list to U.S.

The Financial Times reports Iran is considering expanding its target list to U.S. assets in Europe if Washington escalates the conflict, with options cited including Bulgaria and Cyprus facilities and Strait of Hormuz subsea cable disruption.

SK hynix accelerates a 40 trillion won share repurchase and cancellation program, pursuing shareholder returns above 50% of…

SK hynix accelerates a 40 trillion won share repurchase and cancellation program, pursuing shareholder returns above 50% of free cash flow.

UK CPI for July shows a month-over-month increase of 0.3% and a year-over-year rise of 2.9%.

UK CPI for July shows a month-over-month increase of 0.3% and a year-over-year rise of 2.9%. Core CPI is at 2.6% year-over-year, with CPIH at 3.1%. Morgan Stanley upgraded Honeywell Aerospace to Overweight. Goldman downgraded CRSR to Sell.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.08 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.01…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.08 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.2 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.22 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.24 percent. The VIX is at 15.81, down 0.19 percent. WTI crude is up 0.63 percent, and gold is down 0.19 percent.

Iran is weighing attacks on US military targets in Europe if Trump escalates.

Iran is weighing attacks on US military targets in Europe if Trump escalates. Eurozone CPI final year-over-year inflation printed at 2.9%, matching forecasts. An economic calendar and Fed speakers are scheduled for Wednesday, August 19.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.09 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.09…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.09 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.2 percent, euro dollar is up 0.23 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.32 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.8, down 0.25 percent, WTI crude is up 0.42 percent, and gold is down 0.19 percent.

The 30-year Treasury yield is above 5.27%, reaching its highest level since 2007.

South Korea’s foreign minister says intelligence sharing between the ministry and the US State Department has resumed since…

South Korea’s foreign minister says intelligence sharing between the ministry and the US State Department has resumed since a past issue related to a North Korean nuclear site.

China has eased limits on Nvidia H200 chips, as reported by the FT.

China has eased limits on Nvidia H200 chips, as reported by the FT. Separately, Trump has paused 50% tariffs on Canada for three days, subject to a deal. Iran's negotiating team states there have been no direct talks with the US.

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

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

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.05 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.08 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer with the dollar index down 0.2 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.27 percent and USD/JPY is down 0.3 percent. WTI crude is up 0.68 percent, while gold is down 0.26 percent.

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 3.16 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.11 percent, the…

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 3.16 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.11 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 2.22 percent, the KOSPI closed down 5.8 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 0.21 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi up 5.12 percent, Alibaba down 1.74 percent, SoftBank Group down 10.34 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ down 4.35 percent and Meituan up 1.75 percent.

Lithium carbonate is down 1.21% and copper is down 0.74%.

Lithium carbonate is down 1.21% and copper is down 0.74%. Silicon is up 1.04% and gold is up 0.51%.

Brent crude is trading higher for a fourth consecutive session, approaching 92 dollars per barrel.

Brent crude is trading higher for a fourth consecutive session, approaching 92 dollars per barrel. This follows elevated Strait of Hormuz shipping risks and a 328,000 barrel draw in US inventories last week.

The FTSE MIB is down 0.2%, trading below 53,000.

The FTSE MIB is down 0.2%, trading below 53,000. This marks its second consecutive session of declines.

FTSE 100 Flat as UK Inflation Eases Rate-Hike Bets.

The DAX 40 is hovering near the flatline at 26,130.

European stocks have halted losses, while yields continue to rise.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 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 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are up 0.08…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are unchanged, and Russell futures are up 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.18 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.2 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.26 percent. The VIX is at 15.91, up 0.44 percent. WTI crude is up 0.56 percent, and gold is down 0.24 percent.

UK natural gas prices hold gains above 157 pence per therm.

China's foreign ministry firmly opposes countries taking sides on AI, responding to a U.S.

China's foreign ministry firmly opposes countries taking sides on AI, responding to a U.S. push for alignment.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.16 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.16 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.17 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.17 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.23 percent. WTI crude is up 0.82 percent, and gold is down 0.37 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.32 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.32 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.06 percent. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.19 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.21 percent and USD/JPY down 0.25 percent. WTI crude is up 0.61 percent, while gold is down 0.66 percent. The VIX is up 4.28 percent.

Top S&P 500 stock names implied volatility.

Iran is warning Gulf countries against facilitating US military activity.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.47 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.47 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.45 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.45 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.18 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer with the dollar index down 0.12 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.15 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.2 percent. WTI crude is up 0.81 percent, and gold is down 0.66 percent. The VIX is up 4.28 percent.

UK consumer price inflation is reported at 2.9% year over year, matching the 2.9% forecast and up from 2.6% previously.

UK consumer price inflation is reported at 2.9% year over year, matching the 2.9% forecast and up from 2.6% previously. U.S. stock futures are lower ahead of the Federal Reserve’s August FOMC minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. UK Services CPI YoY. UK CPI MoM.

Zhibao Technology closed a $154.7 million Bitcoin-funded private placement and established a corporate treasury reserve of…

Zhibao Technology closed a $154.7 million Bitcoin-funded private placement and established a corporate treasury reserve of 2,380 BTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.26 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.26 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.12 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.11 percent and USD/JPY down 0.21 percent. WTI crude is up 0.58 percent, and gold is down 0.59 percent.

Chip stocks are tumbling as government bonds edge higher in Asia.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.32 percent, and Russell futures…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.32 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.13 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the Dollar Index down 0.11 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.1 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.16 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.74 percent, and gold is down 0.43 percent.

Democrat Mary Peltola is projected by ddhq to move forward to the general election for U.S.

Democrat Mary Peltola is projected by ddhq to move forward to the general election for U.S. Senate in Alaska.

Authorities report drones struck industrial sites in Russia's Ufa.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.15 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.08%, Nasdaq futures are down 0.18%, and Russell futures are down 0.1%.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.08%, Nasdaq futures are down 0.18%, and Russell futures are down 0.1%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.09%, with EUR/USD up 0.09% and USD/JPY down 0.15%. WTI Crude is up 0.76% and Gold is down 0.37%.

Freedom Holding reports its Freedom Yatırım unit has secured a brokerage license in Türkiye.

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate reader network, stating it amounts to "mass…

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate reader network, stating it amounts to "mass surveillance." Flock Safety reports having over 120,000 cameras nationwide.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent.

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.21 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are lower: S&P futures are down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.21 percent, and Russell futures are down 0.12 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.08 percent and USD/JPY down 0.12 percent. WTI crude is up 0.75 percent, and gold is down 0.28 percent.