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What moved markets on August 27, 2026

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

16commentary updates
0breaking or releases
16original audio tracks
18markets in focus

Commentary timeline

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UKMTO reports tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz.

UKMTO reports tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz. The next scheduled risk is Private New Capital Expenditure q/q at 01:30 UTC.

$CL$UKMTO
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Georgia Power contract with OpenAI approved.

Georgia Power contract with OpenAI approved. The next scheduled risk is Private New Capital Expenditure q/q at 01:30 UTC.

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US heating oil futures resume decline near $3.26/g.

US heating oil futures resume decline near $3.26/g. The next scheduled risk is Private New Capital Expenditure 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. BoK forecasts 2026 GDP growth 3.3% and inflation 2.7%. South Korea central bank hikes base rate 25 bps to 3.00%.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Nvidia in talks to acquire Hugging Face for over $13 billion. NDO revenue rises to $85.8m; profit metrics decline. Shein to guide Hong Kong IPO price to mid-range.

$NVDA$NDO
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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.84 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.84 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.53 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.96 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.53 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.96 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.79 percent and gold is up 0.4 percent.

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Australia stocks slip 0.3% in morning trade, extending losses.

Australia stocks slip 0.3% in morning trade, extending losses.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Mesoblast reports revenue growth to US$120M. Commodities intraday targets/key levels.

$MESO$CC$CL$GOLD$KC$UKOIL
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RTH revenue growth offsets investment-driven net loss.

RTH revenue growth offsets investment-driven net loss.

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Russia assaults industrial site in Kryvyi Rih, authorities say.

Russia assaults industrial site in Kryvyi Rih, authorities say.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Sempra starts permitting process for Texas LNG expansion. IRI revenue and profit decline; cash up, dividends rise.

$SRE$IRI
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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. EQT continuing operations profit rises 33% on superannuation exit. RDY reports FY26 modest revenue growth amid margin pressure. Nikkei Rises 0.7%, Led by Chip Stocks — Market Talk.

$EQT$RDY$QQQ$SPY
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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.59 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.59 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update Market context Verified context

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.19 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.55 percent and gold is up 0.54 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Explosions heard in Ukraine's Kyiv: witness source says. Raiz Invest posts FY revenue from ordinary activities of A$29.2M.

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