A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.65 percent and gold is up 0.52 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Brent eases for third straight session near $87/bbl.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.64 percent and gold is up 0.76 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.64 percent and gold is up 0.65 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.
Update. New verified detail: Trump says nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia will advance only if Riyadh joins Abraham Accords, recognizes Israel: US official.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Poll sees 57% of economists for Bank of Japan hike to 1.25% in September. Corn futures extend fifth straight gain as crop ratings slide. The Treasury Market Drama Driving Gold Prices.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Trump Sends Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia To Congress — WSJ. Ukraine's Zelenskiy on X: peace could be a common accomplishment.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.32 percent and the Dow is up 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.64 percent and Russell futures is up 0.38 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.1 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 4.71 percent and gold is up 0.45 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.68 percent, Dow futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.64 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is up 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 5.06 percent and gold is up 0.46 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.64 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.13 percent, euro dollar is up 0.13 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 4.54 percent and gold is up 0.54 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.61 percent, Dow futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. U.S. equity indexes close higher: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq up. Wintermute links BTC, XRP and gold rally to “debasement board”. U.S. stocks close higher; Nasdaq gains as memory, AI-led shares rise.
OFFICIAL LINK: US And Iran Agree Truce, Sources Say — RIA. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 20:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.33 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.45 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.49, up 2.38 percent, WTI crude is down 3.25 percent and gold is up 0.43 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.24 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.51 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.12 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.353 percent, down 5.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.641 percent, down 6.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.174 percent, down 5.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.44, up 2.05 percent, WTI crude is down 3.25 percent and gold is up 0.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.25 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.54 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.355 percent, down 5.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.643 percent, down 6.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.176 percent, down 5.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.52, up 2.58 percent, WTI crude is down 3.15 percent and gold is up 0.17 percent.
UK chancellor backs US diplomatic Iran efforts amid pressure measures. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
Nymex Natural Gas September futures settle at $2.7700/MMBTU. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. WTI October futures settle at $82.36, down $2.65 (3.12%). Northrop Grumman CEO Warden reiterates B-21 bomber commitment. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
FDA clears Abbott Libre Duo 10-day dual glucose/ketone monitor. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.35 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.26 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.19 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.4 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.44 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.355 percent, down 5.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.643 percent, down 6.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.175 percent, down 5.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.58, up 2.97 percent, WTI crude is down 3.36 percent and gold is up 0.11 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. IMF Georgieva flags downside risks from yields, inflation. IMF’s Georgieva warns oil-price rise could keep policy restrictive.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. IMF Managing Director Georgieva flags AI risks to financial stability. IMF chief Georgieva urges credible fiscal plans on debt, deficits.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.19 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.47 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the 10-year yield is at 4.645 percent, down 5.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.57, up 2.91 percent, WTI crude is down 3.26 percent and gold is down 0.03 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.51 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.24 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.53 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.09 percent and gold is up 0.07 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. US 2-Year Note auction sets 4.204% high yield.
Waymo to begin Munich autonomous-vehicle testing in coming weeks. The next scheduled risk is 2-Year Note Auction at 17:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.29 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.67 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.05 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the 10-year yield is at 4.645 percent, down 5.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.5, up 2.45 percent, WTI crude is down 3.16 percent and gold is unchanged at 0 percent.
Canada Industry Minister Joly keeps auto tariffs at 25%. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent, Dow futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.64 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.358 percent, down 5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.649 percent, down 5.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.178 percent, down 5.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.54, up 2.71 percent, WTI crude is down 3.43 percent and gold is up 0.25 percent.
IMF review of Ukraine loan program set for Aug 26–Sep 2. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
European cash markets finished mixed: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.12 percent, the DAX closed up 0.5 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.53 percent and the FTSE 100 closed up 0.64 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.13 percent, Barclays up 0.18 percent, BP down 0.96 percent, HSBC down 0.78 percent and GSK up 0.79 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS up 0.05 percent, Novartis up 1.25 percent, Deutsche Telekom up 0.1 percent, SAP down 0.93 percent and Nestle down 0.8 percent.
Crude oil drops below $82 as geopolitical risk eases. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.61 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.37 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.353 percent, down 5.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.647 percent, down 5.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.18 percent, down 5.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.67, up 3.57 percent, WTI crude is down 3.06 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.
Oman and Iran Foreign Ministers stressed the importance of holding joint discussions with countries overlooking Gulf waters - Joint Statemen.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. European natural gas falls below €67/MWh after 3½-year peak. Oman and Iran propose phased Strait of Hormuz navigation plan.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.14 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.44 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.351 percent, down 5.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.647 percent, down 5.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.182 percent, down 4.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.73, up 3.97 percent, WTI crude is down 2.82 percent and gold is down 0.15 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Canada announces counter tariffs on $20B of US products. Canada to introduce C$7.5 bln package for tariff-hit businesses. Canada imposes 15%-50% tariffs on about $20 bln US products.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. S&P 500 DOWN. S&P 500 UP.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. U.S. dollar index (DXY) at 98.94. OpenAI plans to begin deploying the Jalapeno chip in compute infrastructure by the end of 2026 - Blog.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.47 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the 10-year yield is at 4.656 percent, down 4.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.75, down 0.63 percent, WTI crude is down 2.91 percent and gold is down 0.32 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Trump: We're watching every square inch of the Strait of Hormuz and Pickaxe Mountain. Click Holdings logistics segment jumps 42% YoY in Q4.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. United Airlines CEO expects smaller gradual airfare rises in H1 2027. Silver falls below $68 as US inflation and Fed signals eyed. UAL CEO says aircraft deliveries back largely on pace.
Breaking. Gold falls to around $4,620/oz after a more-than-three-month high of $4,696.2 earlier, with attention on US inflation, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, and Treasury liquidity buybacks.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. CIA Director John Ratcliffe Travelled To Russia Aboard A C-17 For Meetings In Moscow Today — CBS.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.2 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.25 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.58 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.27 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.369 percent, down 3.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.662 percent, down 4.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.195 percent, down 3.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.03 percent and gold is down 0.56 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. OpenAI says Jalapeno chip beats Nvidia GB300 in tests. Boston Fed’s Collins flags inflation too high, labor near full employment. OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition -- VERGE.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. US consumer inflation expectations tick up in August. US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index falls to -12. US new home sales fall in July to 607K.
Ibovespa slips below 171,500 on energy, mining weakness. The next scheduled risk is New Home Sales at 14:00 UTC.
Baltic Dry Index rises 1.5% to 2,926; Capesize earnings up. The next scheduled risk is New Home Sales at 14:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.74 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.39 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.89 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.367 percent, down 4.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.66 percent, down 4.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.19 percent, down 4.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.8, down 0.32 percent, WTI crude is down 3 percent and gold is down 0.64 percent.
Dow Jones opens 0.20% higher as Nvidia leads gains. The next scheduled risk is New Home Sales at 14:00 UTC.
Trump orders cuts to U.S.-South Korea military drills. The next scheduled risk is New Home Sales at 14:00 UTC.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. US sugar futures slip to ~17.2 cents after oil pullback. Pakistan to convey Iran’s condition and positions to the US.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.77 percent and Russell futures is up 0.52 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.367 percent, down 4.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.188 percent, down 4.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.34 percent and gold is down 0.22 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.77 percent, Dow futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.54 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Pakistan's Munir sought to open space for Iran-US talks - Tasnim. Iranian negotiating team source: US must return to Islamabad deal.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Northwest Bank plans new Dublin corporate HQ for Central Ohio growth. US House Price Index shows 0% MoM, below 0.2% forecast. FNAU F8NA FNAUF - Four Nines Gold Intersects Hydrothermal Breccia in First Three Holes at Hayden Hill.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. York Space Systems selected for U.S. Space Force Space Data Network. U.S. S&P CoreLogic CS 20-City HPI rises 0.24% in June. ECB settles €1,669.4 bln public-sector bond purchases.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Katz says IDF will not leave Syria security zone. WSJ op-ed alleges Treasury “price management” after 30-year yield spike. The next scheduled risk is S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 y/y at 13:00 UTC.
US Redbook YoY rises to 9.1% from 7.6%. The next scheduled risk is S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 y/y at 13:00 UTC.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. SLB named strategic reservoir partner for Havstjerne carbon storage project. BlackRock accelerates Bitcoin’s shift to Wall Street. Air India seeks about $1.5 billion equity from owners. The next scheduled risk is S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 y/y at 13:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.89 percent, Dow futures is up 0.48 percent and Russell futures is up 0.6 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.89 percent and Russell futures is up 0.6 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.02 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.38 percent, down 2.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.668 percent, down 3.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.195 percent, down 3.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.77, up 4.23 percent, WTI crude is down 3.06 percent and gold is down 0.19 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Canada July wholesale sales fall 0.6% m/m, StatsCan flash. Valley National Bancorp to acquire Providence Financial Corporation. US Philadelphia Fed non-manufacturing activity falls to -10.6 in August. The next scheduled risk is S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 y/y at 13:00 UTC.
Bitcoin trades at lows amid weak sentiment. The next scheduled risk is S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 y/y at 13:00 UTC.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ADP Employment Report shows ACTUAL 11,750 versus 9,500 prior. Russia may extend Diesel export ban into September - Sources. US ADP weekly employment change rises to 11.750K.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.91 percent, Dow futures is up 0.55 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.92 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.02 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.65 percent and gold is up 0.06 percent.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. KURA, FLNC, NVTS and NBIS lead premarket big-cap gainers. Small-cap premarket movers surge: AIXI, RCON, DAIC lead gains. Bitcoin trades around $79,000 as bulls debate cycle bottom.
Here is what changed in the last few minutes. McKesson signs agreement to acquire Precision Medicine Group. Cisco expands secure AI factory with Nvidia, via Supermicro solutions. Hungary cuts base rate by 25 bps to 5.50%.
US July building permits revised to +4.3% annual rate 1.433 mln. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
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