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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.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 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 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.02 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.74 percent and gold is up 0.74 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. FX market somewhat stabilizes; won may gain further to help ease inflation. BWN EBITDA margin rises to 20% after Riverside acquisition.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Drone debris harms ship near Ukraine's Izmail: authorities. Innometry wins ₩5 billion order.

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Breaking. Bok Shin: Dissenter on Thursday’s rate decision has tactical differences in economic outlook.

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Breaking. Bok Shin: government bond yields dropping signals market's positive reaction to Thursday's rate decision.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. IRI revenue and EBITDA fall; cash flow supports higher dividends. Cirrus Aircraft revenue up 24% to $737M. BUB revenue up 9.2% to AUD 112M; EBITDA improves.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. SSG results: revenue up, NPAT down; gross margin 46.3%. SSG reports FY26 record sales, margin expansion; early FY27 sales fall. Indian bonds likely to rise on decline in oil, Treasury yields.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Shanghai, Shenzhen extend gains as industrial profits support policy hopes. Bank of Korea governor expects core inflation averaging 2.5% in 2026-2027.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. EQT cites strong core growth offset by exit costs, impairment. Shein expected to price HK IPO at HK$48.56. JIN reports record EBITDA and international growth.

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US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.83 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.83 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 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 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.83 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.83 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.73 percent and gold is up 0.9 percent.

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China Shengmu 1H2026 revenue up; profit attributable reaches RMB64.0M.

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Bitcoin stalls after hotter-than-expected inflation reading.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Asian stocks extend gains as Nvidia beats. Australia Q2 business investment falls 3.6%. BOJ’s Himino: financial conditions stay accommodative.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Palm oil may test resistance at 4,894 ringgit. IMB revenue rises 16% year-over-year. China industrial profit growth cools as AI-linked sectors outpace.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Boj's Himino: Soft yen lifts global companies’ earnings but pressures household real income. BOJ’s Himino: inflation likely above 2% in 2H of current FY. Commodity Corner: Oil extends losses, gold consolidates near $4,600.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 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 higher: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 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 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.29 percent and gold is up 0.46 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Greatland Resources posts FY net profit of A$862.3 million. Scidev posts FY loss from ordinary activities after tax. China industrial profits: YTD Jul 17.6% vs 18.7% prior.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. BoJ policy call: keep raising rates and adjust monetary accommodation. BOJ deputy governor Himino: fragile yen helps boost inflation. BoK projects inflation stays above target; timing of further hikes to be set.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Bok: will evaluate inflation, domestic economy, and financial stability. Inflation projected to stay above target for extended period. Mesoblast flags significant losses for foreseeable future.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9B. Shaver Shop Group posts FY net profit attributable A$14.8 million. Generation Development FY2026 ordinary revenue down 6% to A$589.5m. 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. China central bank injects 503.5 bln yuan via overnight reverse repos. 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. RTH revenue rises 34% to AUD 28.4M. Flashlight Capital offers to take over Samsung affiliate S1 Corp. 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. BBT outlook turns positive on H2 turnaround, product innovation. NDO revenue up 3.4% while profit swings to loss. Qantas posts FY adjusted pretax profit of A$2,064 million. The next scheduled risk is Private New Capital Expenditure q/q at 01:30 UTC.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 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 up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.55 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.44 percent and gold is up 0.1 percent.

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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.

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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.

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US index futures board Market context Verified context

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.

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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.

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RTH revenue growth offsets investment-driven net loss.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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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