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What moved markets on August 26, 2026

A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.

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23markets in focus

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 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 down 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.68, up 1.49 percent, WTI crude is down 2.53 percent and gold is down 0.13 percent.

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Japan plans to diversify oil procurement - Cabinet Office.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. HEXAB Agrees to Acquire Guidance Marine. NBIX gets FDA IND acceptance for NBI-1117567 Phase 2 Alzheimer’s cognition. Discovery basic normalised HEPS seen up 18%-23% to 1735.1-1808.6 cents.

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Oil Falls on Signs of Potential Hormuz Reopening — Market Talk.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Gilt Yields Fall to 13-Day Low as Oil Prices Fall — Market Talk. UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended August 24.

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European Energy Stocks Fall as Middle East Talks Continue — Market Talk.

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Dai Nippon Printing secures 96.55% stake in Austriacard.

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BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Techcombank stake.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.14 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.

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Eurozone Government Bond Yields Fall as Oil Price Retreats — Market Talk.

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DSC reports 2Q loss per share of CNY0.70.

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Corline Biomedical reports Q2 net sales of SEK 4.7 million.

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Beltone reports Q2 consolidated loss of EGP 47.9 mln.

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ONE H1 2026 profit down 68% YoY.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Adani Energy wins ₹4,700 crore Maharashtra renewable power evacuation project. Board approves plan to raise up to $1.8 billion via convertible bonds. Nordic Stocks Tipped to Open Slightly Higher — Market Talk.

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Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. DRDO missile technology transfer opens manufacturing to private companies: PL Capital.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 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 down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.85 percent and gold is down 0.23 percent.

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UK natural gas prices drop further, down 4%.

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QSYS Q2 net sales fall to SEK 54.4 million.

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Nikkei 225 closes up 0.68% as select stocks lead gains.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 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 down 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.92 percent and gold is unchanged at 0 percent.

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Riksbank’s Hjelm: Signs Of Stronger Economic Activity, Risks Of Inflation Too High Remain -Riskbank.

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Sweden PPI year-over-year rises to 6.4%.

US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.05 percent and dollar yen is down 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.93 percent and gold is up 0.16 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ECB’s Schnabel: Inflation likely above 2% for extended period. YY Group cancels $5.94 million financing tranche, warrants.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.11 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.12 percent and gold is up 0.04 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Russell futures is down 0.02 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Russell futures is down 0.02 percent and Dow futures is up 0.03 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 down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.5 percent and gold is up 0.1 percent.

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Breaking news Priority alert Verified context

Breaking. Iran, Oman Push Talks For Interim Reopening Of Hormuz Strait - US, Iran Said To Announce Ceasefire In Coming Days…

Breaking. Iran, Oman Push Talks For Interim Reopening Of Hormuz Strait - US, Iran Said To Announce Ceasefire In Coming Days - US Shifts From Strikes To Sanctions On Iran, Sec Rubio Tells Allies - US Starts Returning Staff To MidEast Missions After Iran War Evacuations - Australia Inflation Overshoots Estimates, Boosting Rate-Hike Bets - Japan Business Service Prices Accelerate, Backing BoJ Hike Case - BoK To Weigh Back-To-Back Hike As Growth, Inflation Remain Firm - ECB Set For Sept Hike With No Appetite To Signal More, Sources Say - Fed s Barkin Says Rising US Debt Will Lead To Eventual Reckoning - US Weighs More Trade Measures Against Canada After Retaliation - Bessent s Bond Intervention Puts US Trsy On Collision Course With Fed - Oil Falls On Signs Of Middle East Talks - Asian Stocks Hesitant Ah.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Five Commodity Vessels Transited Strait Of Hormuz On Tuesday, Well Below 10-Day Average Of 15, Data Shows - RTRS.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.54 percent and gold is up 0.13 percent.

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Wheat futures push to 1-month high near $7/bushel.

US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.54 percent and gold is up 0.23 percent.

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Soybeans hold above $12.2 as crop conditions and export demand support.

US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 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 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.44 percent and gold is up 0.45 percent.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.35 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.35 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.35 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.35 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 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 down 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.42 percent and gold is up 0.42 percent.

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TRUMP memecoin drops more than 11% in 24 hours.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.51 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.51 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.51 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.51 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is down 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.2 percent and gold is up 0.42 percent.

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Hang Seng rises 1.1% as healthcare and tech stocks lead.

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European natural gas extends decline below €64/MWh.

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US crude futures fall $2 to $80.37/bbl on Iran-Oman talks.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.16 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent and Russell futures is down 0.16 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 down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.2 percent and gold is up 0.17 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia July RBA trimmed mean CPI rises 3.6% year-on-year. Australia CPI YoY NSA prints 3.5% vs 3.3% forecast.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia Q2 construction output falls 2.1% q/q, seasonally adjusted. Australia July RBA trimmed mean CPI up 0.5% m/m.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia July CPI (all groups) rises 1% m/m.

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China sets yuan midpoint 663 pips below estimate.

China sets yuan midpoint 663 pips below estimate. The next scheduled risk is Construction Work Done q/q at 01:30 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. PBoC sets USDCNY reference rate at 6.7829. US gasoline futures slip for third session near $3.20/gal. The next scheduled risk is Construction Work Done q/q at 01:30 UTC.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.54 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.54 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.54 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.54 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.94 percent and gold is down 0.01 percent.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.34 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.34 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.77 percent and gold is up 0.2 percent.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.68 percent and gold is up 0.35 percent.

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