What moved markets on August 21, 2026

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.61 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.65…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.61 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.24 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.2 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.19 percent. WTI crude is up 0.23 percent and gold is up 1.69 percent.

BCAX reiterates Market Outperform and sets a $31 price target.

BCAX reiterates Market Outperform and sets a $31 price target. Aon projects U.S. employer health care costs to rise 9.5% in 2027. Ubiquiti extends its $500 million repurchase program through September 30, 2027.

PPL will pay a quarterly stock dividend on October 1, 2026.

PPL will pay a quarterly stock dividend on October 1, 2026. Separately, Bitcoin-linked stocks COIN, MSTR, and HOOD are trading higher in premarket. KBW downgraded SocGen to Underperform from Market Perform.

FedEx announced its demand surcharge will remain in effect through February 7, 2027.

FedEx announced its demand surcharge will remain in effect through February 7, 2027. Bunker Hill Mining will acquire Silver47 Exploration for 0.1724 Bunker Hill shares per Silver47 share, valued at approximately $0.67 per share. Synaptics CFO Ken Rizvi resigned effective immediately; Rahul Patel will serve as principal financial officer.

Buckle, ticker BKE, reports Q2 comparable store net sales increased 2.1% year over year.

Buckle, ticker BKE, reports Q2 comparable store net sales increased 2.1% year over year. Today's economic calendar includes S&P Global Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs at 9:45 AM ET, followed by the Baker Hughes weekly rig count data at 1:00 PM ET.

Strait of Hormuz ship crossings are slowing, now hovering at single digits.

Strait of Hormuz ship crossings are slowing, now hovering at single digits. Separately, AVAH shares are trading down 8.9% premarket following a stock offering priced at $11.75. Citi has reiterated a Buy rating on ROST.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.62 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.62 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.67 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.64 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.64 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.66 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the Dollar Index down 0.29 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.26 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.28 percent. The VIX is at 15.71, down 1.87 percent. WTI crude is down 0.06 percent, and gold is up 1.59 percent.

Iraq has sent ministers to Saudi Arabia to discuss OPEC output.

Iraq has sent ministers to Saudi Arabia to discuss OPEC output. No output details or catalysts were supplied in the alert.

Samsung Electronics approved a 2026 shareholder return plan of approximately 90 to 110 trillion Korean Won, or 65.1 to 79.52…

Samsung Electronics approved a 2026 shareholder return plan of approximately 90 to 110 trillion Korean Won, or 65.1 to 79.52 billion US dollars.

A market note indicates the copper-to-gold ratio is again pointing to near-term downward pressure on the benchmark 10-year…

A market note indicates the copper-to-gold ratio is again pointing to near-term downward pressure on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. Separately, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust futures are up 0.35% in premarket pricing to 7,689. Also, a teen plaintiff dropped claims against the owners of Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat in addiction litigation.

Bitcoin is up approximately 18% over the last two days, reaching as high as $79,455 overnight before easing to around $78,000.

Nigeria will cover up to 70% of exploration expenses, according to Pro, citing Semafor.

Nigeria will cover up to 70% of exploration expenses, according to Pro, citing Semafor. No additional figures or scope details are provided.

Tesla will recall 1,956,713 China-made Model 3 and Y vehicles.

Tesla will recall 1,956,713 China-made Model 3 and Y vehicles. Mexico has renewed its six-month plan to stabilize fuel prices. SK Hynix states no decision has been made yet regarding its Japan facility.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.71 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.63 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.63 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.66 percent. In foreign exchange, the US Dollar Index is down 0.26 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.22 percent and USD/JPY down 0.25 percent. The VIX is at 15.68, down 2.06 percent. WTI crude is down 0.41 percent, and gold is up 1.51 percent.

Erik Prince and Swarmer have announced the formation of Vectus Air Defense Systems.

Mexico has renewed a six-month plan to stabilize fuel prices.

Mexico has renewed a six-month plan to stabilize fuel prices. Separately, oil tankers are experiencing delays of up to 30 days to load at Venezuelan ports.

U.S. pressure is disrupting Iranian oil shipments to China, raising concerns over global energy supplies.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is up 0.6 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.47 percent, and Russell futures are up…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.47 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.59 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.28 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.26 percent and USD/JPY down 0.36 percent. The VIX is at 15.73, down 1.75 percent. WTI crude is down 0.68 percent, while gold is up 1.6 percent.

Succession speculation is building around NVDA CEO Jensen Huang's daughter, Madison Huang.

Succession speculation is building around NVDA CEO Jensen Huang's daughter, Madison Huang. She is currently Nvidia's senior director of product marketing and has been making more public appearances alongside her father.

The euro is trading above $1.170, reaching a 14-week high.

The euro is trading above $1.170, reaching a 14-week high. This move follows improving August Eurozone business activity and a softer US dollar.

Premarket gainers are led by RFAI, up 411.70%, RFAIR, up 125.00%, and HOWL, up 76.57%.

Premarket gainers are led by RFAI, up 411.70%, RFAIR, up 125.00%, and HOWL, up 76.57%. HSBC has raised its Nvidia target price to $360 from $325. Nvidia is in early talks with South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions regarding a potential technical partnership, investment, or acquisition.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.49 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.49 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.58 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.49 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.58…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.49 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.58 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.28 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.27 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.4 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.73, down 1.75 percent, WTI crude is down 1.07 percent, and gold is up 1.54 percent.

OI has been upgraded to a buy rating at Citi.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is up 0.5 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.42 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.5…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.42 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.5 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.19 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.17 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.26 percent. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.82, down 1.19 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.78 percent, and gold is up 1.41 percent.

UK Composite PMI Flash signals survey-based momentum.

UK Composite PMI Flash signals survey-based momentum. XRP leads crypto gains, up 6.55%, with Bitcoin rising 5.77% and Ether 2.58%. Iraq sent ministers to Saudi Arabia to discuss OPEC output.

Zinc is trading at a four-year high above $3,804 a ton.

Zinc is trading at a four-year high above $3,804 a ton. It has gained 5.76% over the past four weeks and 35.37% over the last 12 months.

President Donald Trump told the Defense and Innovation Summit to "Do magnets," drawing attention to rare-earth magnet…

President Donald Trump told the Defense and Innovation Summit to "Do magnets," drawing attention to rare-earth magnet producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth.

The FTSE MIB is trading around 52,800.

The FTSE MIB is trading around 52,800. Italian banks MPS, Banco BPM, and Banca Generali are moving on deal news.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.48 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.48 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.47 percent. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.14 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.12 percent and USD/JPY down 0.12 percent. The VIX is at 15.84, down 1.06 percent. WTI crude is down 0.53 percent, and gold is up 1.09 percent.

Sugar is down 1.58%, leading agricultural commodity losers.

Sugar is down 1.58%, leading agricultural commodity losers. Canola is down 0.87%, and rice is down 0.70%. Palm oil is up 0.79%.

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.3 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 1.9 percent, the Shanghai…

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.3 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 1.9 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.28 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.88 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.06 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi up 4.61 percent, Alibaba down 2.69 percent, AIA Group up 2.96 percent, Meituan down 1.11 percent and Mitsubishi UFJ up 1.27 percent.

Metals are leading commodity gainers.

Metals are leading commodity gainers. Platinum is up 2.72%, silver up 1.68%, copper up 1.67%, and gold up 1.01%. Separately, the Eurozone manufacturing PMI flash printed 52.8, above the 51.8 forecast and 51.9 prior.

Japan PM Takaichi stated on X that an economy experiencing growth would see a certain level of inflation, noting Japan has…

Japan PM Takaichi stated on X that an economy experiencing growth would see a certain level of inflation, noting Japan has the lowest inflation among G7 nations, partly due to government measures. Separately, NVIDIA and AI chipmaker Rebellions are in talks for a potential deal.

Nickel is trading around $16,900 per tonne, recovering from an over one-month low.

Nickel is trading around $16,900 per tonne, recovering from an over one-month low. This is on tighter Indonesian 2026 ore quota expectations.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.44 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.44 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.44 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.15 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.14 percent and USD/JPY down 0.16 percent. The VIX is at 15.81, down 1.25 percent. WTI crude is down 0.6 percent, while gold is up 1.01 percent.

UK natural gas prices are holding above 161 pence per therm, the highest level since January 2023.

France's flash composite PMI fell to 48.8 from 49.4, against a 49.5 forecast, indicating a deeper contraction in…

France's flash composite PMI fell to 48.8 from 49.4, against a 49.5 forecast, indicating a deeper contraction in private-sector activity. Separately, ECB official Kazaks stated that forward guidance is counterproductive amid uncertainty.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.28 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.28 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.12%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.28%, and Russell futures are up 0.36%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.12%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.28%, and Russell futures are up 0.36%. In FX, the dollar is softer, with the Dollar Index down 0.19%. EUR/USD is up 0.16%, and USD/JPY is down 0.07%. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.5%, and gold is up 1%.

Japan's Finance Ministry is considering an assumed interest rate of 3.8% for its fiscal 2027/28 debt servicing costs,…

Japan's Finance Ministry is considering an assumed interest rate of 3.8% for its fiscal 2027/28 debt servicing costs, according to Nikkei.

Top S&P 500 Stock names Implied Volatility.

Polymarket faces renewed scrutiny after research flagged 152 wallets that allegedly made $8 million betting on U.S.

Polymarket faces renewed scrutiny after research flagged 152 wallets that allegedly made $8 million betting on U.S. military markets.

Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk's help to target Russian missile launchers, according to The Financial Times.

France's business climate overall index printed 98, matching the forecast of 98 and up from a prior reading of 97.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.27 percent, and Russell futures are up…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.27 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.33 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.15 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.16 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.08 percent. WTI crude is down 0.53 percent, and gold is up 0.86 percent.

European equity index futures are hovering near flat.

European equity index futures are hovering near flat. Global bond yields have rebounded, and oil prices remain elevated amid skepticism over a US bond buyback plan and Iran sanctions risk.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.29 percent. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.19 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.13 percent and USD/JPY down 0.08 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.79 percent, and gold is up 0.77 percent.

ACI Worldwide has been selected by Inter Pag for payments orchestration in Brazil.

The UK retail sales report and UK core retail sales growth data have both been released on a month-over-month basis.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19%, and Russell futures are up 0.29%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19%, and Russell futures are up 0.29%. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.13%, with EUR/USD up 0.15% and USD/JPY down 0.07%. WTI crude is down 0.44% at 86.45, while gold is up 0.37% at 4588.1.

The South Korean won is leading FX gainers, up 0.86%.

The South Korean won is leading FX gainers, up 0.86%. The New Zealand dollar, Australian dollar, euro, and British pound are also higher, while the Turkish lira and dollar index are lower.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.2 percent, and Russell futures are up…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.2 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.33 percent. In FX, the dollar is softer with the Dollar Index down 0.14 percent, EUR/USD up 0.13 percent, and USD/JPY down 0.01 percent. WTI crude is down 0.68 percent, while gold is up 0.58 percent.

India's HSBC August manufacturing flash PMI printed at 52.9, below the forecast of 54.0.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 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 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent.

US equity futures are showing modest gains: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1%, and Russell futures are up…

US equity futures are showing modest gains: S&P futures are up 0.04%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1%, and Russell futures are up 0.29%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.14%, with EUR/USD up 0.12% and USD/JPY up 0.01%. WTI crude is down 0.38%, while gold is up 0.71%. The VIX is up 7.52% at 16.01. US 10-year yields are up 4.3 basis points at 4.696%, and US 30-year yields are up 4.3 basis points at 5.237%.

The BSE Sensex is up 0.1% at 77,595.

Dutch August consumer confidence is reported at -34 points, a slight slip from -35 points in July, according to CBS.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.18%, and Russell futures are up 0.3%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.07%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.18%, and Russell futures are up 0.3%. In FX, the dollar is softer with the Dollar Index down 0.14%. EUR/USD is up 0.15% and USD/JPY is down 0.03%. WTI crude is down 0.4% and gold is up 0.47%. The VIX is up 7.52% at 16.01. US 10-year yields are up 4.3 basis points at 4.696%.

Malaysian palm oil futures are trading around 4,990 ringgit a tonne, their highest since December 2024.

Malaysian palm oil futures are trading around 4,990 ringgit a tonne, their highest since December 2024. The futures are on track for their largest weekly rise in 24 weeks, up nearly 6% so far.

Copper futures climbed above $6.5 per pound, recovering earlier weekly losses.

Copper futures climbed above $6.5 per pound, recovering earlier weekly losses. This move is supported by tight physical supply, expectations of declining output from Chile, and a weaker dollar. President Trump also signed a new National Space Transportation Policy, aiming for over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.25 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.25 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.

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

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.22 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar index is down 0.16 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.13 percent and USD/JPY up 0.02 percent. WTI crude is down 0.51 percent, while gold is up 0.34 percent. The VIX is up 7.52 percent at 16.01. US 10-year yields are up 4.3 basis points at 4.696 percent.

The South Korean won extends gains to an 11-month high, trading toward 1,380 per dollar.

The South Korean won extends gains to an 11-month high, trading toward 1,380 per dollar. This marks its strongest level since mid-September 2025.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.28 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.28 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.28 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.28 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.34 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.17 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.17 percent and USD/JPY down 0.05 percent. WTI crude is down 0.37 percent, while gold is up 0.4 percent.

Indonesian equities are up 26 points, or 0.4%, to 6,527 in Friday morning trade, extending gains to a three-month high.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.32 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.32 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.28 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.32 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.32 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.28 percent. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.17 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.15 percent and USD/JPY down 0.08 percent. WTI crude is down 0.21 percent, while gold is up 0.29 percent.

Bitcoin is climbing toward $75,000, with a weekly gain of about 19%, after President Donald Trump urged Congress to advance…

Bitcoin is climbing toward $75,000, with a weekly gain of about 19%, after President Donald Trump urged Congress to advance a "fair version" of the Clarity Act. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged $517 million of net inflows.

The Australian dollar has risen above $0.71, reaching an eleven-week high.

The Australian dollar has risen above $0.71, reaching an eleven-week high. This move comes as the US dollar shows broad weakness.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.

US equity futures are showing slight gains with S&P futures up 0.06%, Nasdaq futures up 0.18%, and Russell futures up 0.17%.

US equity futures are showing slight gains with S&P futures up 0.06%, Nasdaq futures up 0.18%, and Russell futures up 0.17%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.13%, with EUR/USD up 0.12% and USD/JPY down 0.02%. WTI crude is down 0.09% and gold is up 0.32%.

The US Dollar Index trades around 98.8, on track to lose nearly 1% for the week.

The US Dollar Index trades around 98.8, on track to lose nearly 1% for the week. Australian shares are inching lower near 9,071 around midday, set for a second straight weekly decline.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.15%, and Russell futures are up 0.18%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.15%, and Russell futures are up 0.18%. In FX, the Dollar Index is down 0.13%, with EUR/USD up 0.1% and USD/JPY down 0.04%. WTI crude is down 0.33%, while gold is up 0.32%.

China's National Energy Administration reports July electricity use rose 1.7% year-on-year to 1,040 billion kilowatt-hours.

The South Korean won is up 1% against the U.S.

The South Korean won is up 1% against the U.S. dollar.

The South Korean won is trading at 1384.00 per USD, its highest level since September 2025.

The South Korean won is trading at 1384.00 per USD, its highest level since September 2025. This marks a 6.21% decline in USD/KRW over four weeks, though it is up 0.09% over 12 months. The Bank of Korea states its policy decisions will weigh growth, inflation, financial stability, and rate-hike side effects, with flexibility if needed.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1%, and Russell futures are up 0.15%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.1%, and Russell futures are up 0.15%. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.06%, with EUR/USD up 0.06% and USD/JPY up 0.05%. WTI crude is down 0.48% and gold is down 0.11%.

Japanese shares are lower.

Japanese shares are lower. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.7% below 66,000, and the Topix dropped 0.25% to around 4,050.

South Korea's finance minister states the government will address FX market volatility.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 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 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.06%, and Russell futures are up 0.15%.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.06%, and Russell futures are up 0.15%. In FX, the US Dollar Index is down 0.1%, with EUR/USD up 0.07% and USD/JPY up 0.03%. WTI crude is down 0.75% and gold is unchanged.

Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia face lawsuits alleging they used thousands of hours of human voices without…

Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia face lawsuits alleging they used thousands of hours of human voices without permission to train AI.

Bank of Korea deputy governor Kwon says growth is advancing more than anticipated.

Kwon states inflation is surpassing target and financial stability risks persist.

Kwon states inflation is surpassing target and financial stability risks persist. Japan's S&P Global August flash manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1, up from 54.5 in July. South Korea's exports increased 56% year-on-year in the August 1-20 period.

The China PBOC is likely to set the yuan midpoint at 6.7262 per dollar.

The China PBOC is likely to set the yuan midpoint at 6.7262 per dollar. Separately, silver is trading above $68 an ounce, on course for a third straight weekly gain.

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

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are mixed: S&P futures are up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures are down 0.01 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.13 percent. In FX, the dollar index is down 0.11 percent, with EUR/USD up 0.09 percent and USD/JPY down 0.03 percent. WTI crude is down 0.76 percent, and gold is up 0.26 percent.