What moved markets on August 20, 2026

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.12%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.44%, and Russell futures are up 0.14%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.12%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.44%, and Russell futures are up 0.14%. In FX, the dollar index is up 0.01%, EUR/USD is down 0.01%, and USD/JPY is up 0.27%. WTI crude is up 0.46% and gold is up 0.05%.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are rallying to multi-month highs.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are rallying to multi-month highs. Strategy and Bitmine Immersion Technologies are also rising.

Australian shares rose 31 points, or 0.4%, to 9,085 in Thursday morning trade, snapping a six-session losing streak as…

Australian shares rose 31 points, or 0.4%, to 9,085 in Thursday morning trade, snapping a six-session losing streak as miners and healthcare led gains while major banks fell.

The Japanese yen trades near 158 per dollar after gaining nearly 1% in the previous session.

The Japanese yen trades near 158 per dollar after gaining nearly 1% in the previous session. This follows the dollar's fall and easing Treasury yields after expanded US bond buyback operations. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI climbs more than 5% to around 6,830, rebounding from the previous session’s 5.8% drop.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.41 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.41 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.41%, and Russell futures are up 0.08%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.41%, and Russell futures are up 0.08%. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.03%, EUR/USD is up 0.03%, and USD/JPY is up 0.18%. WTI crude is up 0.13% and gold is up 0.23%.

The dollar index holds around 98.8, near a three-month low, as the US Treasury announces it will at least double…

The dollar index holds around 98.8, near a three-month low, as the US Treasury announces it will at least double liquidity-support buyback operations on 10- to 30-year securities.

Australia's unemployment rate is reported at 4.5%, compared with 4.4% forecast and 4.4% previously.

Australia's unemployment rate is reported at 4.5%, compared with 4.4% forecast and 4.4% previously. The participation rate is steady at 66.9%, matching the forecast and down from 67.0% previously.

Australia's July employment declined by 15.8k, against a poll for a 15.0k increase.

Australia's July employment declined by 15.8k, against a poll for a 15.0k increase. The participation rate rose to 66.9%, matching the poll.

US heating oil futures are holding above $4.40 per gallon, near their highest level since early April.

US heating oil futures are holding above $4.40 per gallon, near their highest level since early April. This follows a 1.53 million barrel distillate stockpile draw and fading hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.52 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.52 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.16 percent. The US Dollar Index is up 0.02 percent, with EUR/USD down 0.06 percent and USD/JPY up 0.23 percent. WTI crude is up 0.23 percent and gold is up 0.45 percent.

The PBoC leaves its 5-year interest rate unchanged at 3.50%.

The PBoC leaves its 5-year interest rate unchanged at 3.50%. This matches the 3.5% forecast and the previous 3.50%.

China's commerce ministry reports the country's consumer market has sustained a pattern of innovative and improved growth so…

China's commerce ministry reports the country's consumer market has sustained a pattern of innovative and improved growth so far this year.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.13%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.39%, and Russell futures are up 0.1%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.13%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.39%, and Russell futures are up 0.1%. In FX, the dollar is softer with the Dollar Index down 0.01%, EUR/USD down 0.03%, and USD/JPY up 0.16%. WTI crude is up 0.18% and gold is up 0.5%.

Russian air strikes in Ukraine's Kyiv killed five people and injured 23.

Westpac shares are at 41.10 New Zealand Dollars, a 12-month low.

Westpac shares are at 41.10 New Zealand Dollars, a 12-month low. The shares have lost 4.54% over the past four weeks.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.08%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.3%, and Russell futures are up 0.05%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.08%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.3%, and Russell futures are up 0.05%. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.03%, EUR/USD is down 0.03%, and USD/JPY is up 0.15%. WTI crude is down 0.05%, while gold is up 0.61%.

Silver is holding gains, trading around $67 an ounce, after surging nearly 6% in the previous session.

Silver is holding gains, trading around $67 an ounce, after surging nearly 6% in the previous session. This move occurred as US Treasury yields fell and a Treasury plan to more than double long-dated debt repurchases was announced.

Gold holds above $4,500 an ounce after surging more than 4% in the previous session.