What moved markets on August 25, 2026

US July building permits revised to +4.3%.

US July building permits revised to +4.3%. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent, Dow futures is up 0.44 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent, Dow futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.58 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.79 percent and Russell futures is up 0.58 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.02 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.79, up 4.36 percent, WTI crude is down 3.16 percent and gold is up 0.01 percent.

Pakistan Interior Minister Met With US Charge D’Affaires In Pakistan Hours After Returning From Iran @AnasMallick.

Pakistan Interior Minister Met With US Charge D’Affaires In Pakistan Hours After Returning From Iran @AnasMallick. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. SWVL raises $13 million in at-the-market strategic investment. Soluna and Bitdeer sign 28 MW agreement for Project Kati 1. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.

Redwire invests in next-gen phased array antennas for military comms.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 percent, Dow futures is up 0.4 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 percent, Dow futures is up 0.4 percent and Russell futures is up 0.6 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 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 down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.81, down 0.25 percent, WTI crude is down 3 percent and gold is down 0.02 percent.

Trump says Iran humanitarian crisis must be stopped now.

European stocks extend gains as Iran sanctions worries ease.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Volkswagen labour and Lower Saxony submit alternative restructuring proposals. Madison Air (MAIR) announces $2.250 billion private placement.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. BioCryst (BCRX) wins Japan approval for ORLADEYO® pediatric HAE patients. Precigen PGEN touts strong Q2 growth; PRGN-2009 HPV-cancer progress. Immatics (IMTX) announces $150 million underwritten offering.

QATAR: HORMUZ IS REGIONAL PROBLEM THAT NEEDS REGIONAL SOLUTION.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Broker downgrades: DQ to SELL; WFC to Hold ratings. Analyst upgrades and ratings changes hit AMD, MRNA, and peers.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.88 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.88 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.92 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.92 percent and Russell futures is up 0.62 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.84, down 0.06 percent, WTI crude is down 3.03 percent and gold is down 0.13 percent.

QATAR: CONTINUING US-IRAN MEDIATION EFFORTS.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Scott Bessent reportedly weighs steps to cap Treasury yield pressure. Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) closes acquisition of aircraft portfolio.

Brent crude slips 3% below $90 on Iran-US diplomacy.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. IDF strikes five Hamas weapon storage sites in Gaza Monday. Bleichroeder III to merge with Ursa Major, rename as IPXX.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.98 percent, Dow futures is up 0.46 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.98 percent, Dow futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.65 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.98 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.98 percent and Russell futures is up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.83, down 0.13 percent, WTI crude is down 3.45 percent and gold is down 0.17 percent.

Brazil extends drawback tax suspension amid US tariff impact.

Nayax (NYAX) signs definitive deal to acquire IPS Group.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China and US promote AI and trade cooperation in Beijing dialogue. Serbia June real wages rise 9.3% year-over-year. Banyan Gold confirms new Seattle Creek gold-silver discovery.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. NVDA price target raised to $352 from $330 at Raymond James Raymond James raised the firm's price target on Nvidia to $352 from $330 and kee. S&P: Hamkorbank outlook upgraded to positive on strong asset quality, operating performance; rating affirmed at BB-/B.

Arabica coffee futures near July 9 peak on tight stocks.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is up 0.34 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is up 0.34 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is up 0.05 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.77, down 0.5 percent, WTI crude is down 2.72 percent and gold is down 0.32 percent.

NUTX: Fifth Circuit rejects “ghost rates” in No Surprises Act QPA calculations.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. BMO Financial Group plans to repurchase up to 25 million shares. Germany sells EUR 3.828B 2.7% 2028s at 1.49x cover. Germany 2-Year Schatz yield prints 2.85%.

HSBC cuts Honeywell Technologies target to $288.

Navitas (NVTS) to Acquire Claros in Up to $232.8M Deal.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.8, down 0.32 percent, WTI crude is down 2.29 percent and gold is down 0.31 percent.

UK sells GBP 4B 4.125% 2033s bonds at 4.761% avg yield.

Norwegian krone slides 0.27% vs peers.

VW CEO Blume says 50,000 job figure is theoretical.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.19 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.75, down 0.63 percent, WTI crude is down 1.32 percent and gold is down 0.17 percent.

Pakistan PM and Iran Pres set to meet in Bishkek.

xAI warns shutdown could disrupt Grok and AI services.

Japan energy plan to include support for non-Hormuz routes.

Asim Munir carries offer to Iran to halt siege.

Asim Munir carries offer to Iran to halt siege. The next scheduled risk is Ifo Business Expectations at 08:30 UTC.

Rubber up 1.42% as cotton and rice slip.

Rubber up 1.42% as cotton and rice slip. The next scheduled risk is Ifo Business Expectations at 08:30 UTC.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Pakistani visit to Iran was fruitful; results to be clear soon - ISNA. Germany’s Chancellor Merz says country has ‘great potential’ to revive competitiveness. Germany IFO business climate revised higher for August. The next scheduled risk is Ifo Business Expectations at 08:30 UTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.5 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 0.5 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.5 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.5 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.25 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.8, down 0.32 percent, WTI crude is down 0.42 percent and gold is down 0.29 percent.

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.5 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.97 percent, the…

Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.5 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.97 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.4 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.68 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 1.17 percent. Asian volume leaders were Meituan down 6.53 percent, Alibaba up 1.07 percent, Xiaomi down 0.22 percent, SoftBank Group up 2.25 percent and Mitsubishi UFJ up 1.38 percent.

CPC Oil Loading In Normal Mode - IFX.

CPC Oil Loading In Normal Mode - IFX. The next scheduled risk is Ifo Business Expectations at 08:30 UTC.

Germany IFO business climate rises to 88.8.

Germany IFO business climate rises to 88.8. The next scheduled risk is Ifo Business Expectations at 08:30 UTC.

Greece Athens General index nears 17-year high.

Greece Athens General index nears 17-year high. The next scheduled risk is Ifo Business Expectations at 08:30 UTC.

Riksbank releases minutes from 19 August 2026 policy meeting.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Kazakhstan says no Druzhba oil exports planned for 3 months. DHS proposes $103,265 H-1B fee for cap petitions. Kazakhstan Energy Ministry to tweak oil output plan after CPC attacks.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Kazakhstan energy minister sets 2026 oil output plan at 96M tonnes. FTSE 100 extends winning streak to six sessions.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.45 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.45 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.47 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.47 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.2 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.75, down 0.63 percent, WTI crude is down 0.62 percent and gold is down 0.02 percent.

Swedish central bank signals possible autumn policy-rate rise.

Japan debt-servicing costs seen rising 17.1% to record 36.6386 trln yen.

FTSE 100 opens 0.21% higher as Melrose leads.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Japan Ministry of Finance seeks 38.7t yen in budget request. DAX opens 0.40% higher as Infineon, Airbus lead.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China says it's cooperation with Iran shouldn't be undermined. China reiterates it would respond to sanctions to protect itself.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.56 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.56 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.49 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.49 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.1 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.18 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.99 percent and gold is unchanged at 0 percent.

Spain PPI rises in July on M/M 3.0% print.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. KOSPI closes up 0.68% at 6,743 amid mixed large-caps. Einride expands electric freight operations with Lidl in Sweden.

Iranian official says Pakistan army chief talks were constructive.

France consumer confidence holds at Aug 86.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.08 percent and dollar yen is up 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.89 percent and gold is up 0.19 percent.

Nikkei 225 closes 0.31% higher, Furukawa Electric leads gains.

European equity futures rise as tech selloff eases.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.79 percent and gold is up 0.07 percent.

Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Norway unemployment rate trend eases to 4.5% in May. Germany Q2 GDP rises 0.3% q/q, above 0.2% estimate.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.07 percent and gold is up 0.08 percent.

Shein Hong Kong IPO book fully covered up to $1.8B.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.32 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.07 percent and gold is down 0.35 percent.

Bank of Japan: core CPI excluding special factors rises 2.3% in July.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.31 percent and gold is down 0.24 percent.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China VP Han Zhen meets India national security advisor in Beijing. Warren presses Huang to testify over Nvidia tech in Russian drones. The next scheduled risk is BoJ Trimmed Mean Core CPI y/y at 05:00 UTC.

Indonesian rupiah weakens toward IDR 17,740 per dollar.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.49 percent and gold is down 0.19 percent.

Nikkei 225 rebounds 0.4% above 65,700 as AI tech stocks gain.

RBA Jacobs seeks demand-driven reserves system, cash rate near target.

RBA Jacobs outlines transition to banking system reserves management.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 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 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.16 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.39 percent and gold is down 0.09 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06…

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

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.64 percent and gold is down 0.29 percent.

Pakistan army chief Munir holds comprehensive Iran talks on de-escalation.

Australian dollar holds above $0.71 after RBA August minutes.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.81 percent and gold is up 0.31 percent.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Japan’s Katayama hopes for early Strait of Hormuz reopening. Japan FinMin Katayama says stance unchanged amid Iran-US talks.

Japanese yen dips past 159 per dollar as dollar firms.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 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 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.54 percent and gold is up 0.37 percent.

TAIEX slides to over 2-week low as tech stocks weigh.

Bitcoin nears $80,000 as crypto rally extends.

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

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.02 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.35 percent and gold is up 0.6 percent.

RBA minutes show readiness to raise rates on upside risks.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. RBA: policy seems restrictive enough to bring inflation to target within reasonable timeframe. RBA: faster inflation reduction could be less damaging to labor market than initially expected. Japan’s Kihara says it is still assessing US Iran sanctions impact.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China sets yuan midpoint 633 pips below estimate. PBoC injects 386B yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%.

PBoC fixes USDCNY reference rate at 6.7952.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.26 percent and gold is up 0.93 percent.

Australia shares extend gains; RBA minutes eyed.

Heating oil futures hold losses near $4.28 a gallon.

South Korea says it will seek North Korea talks.

Nikkei 225 falls 0.9% as tech stocks drop.

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01…

US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 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 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.12 percent and gold is up 0.9 percent.

Bank of Korea rate decision seen at 3.00% in Aug 27 poll.