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What moved markets on August 28, 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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0breaking or releases
22original audio tracks
25markets in focus

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Brazilian Rare Earths posts half-year loss of A$39.6 million. Zimi revenue for FY ended June 2026 up 120% to A$1.8M.

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PBoC injects 333B yuan via overnight reverse repos.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. BitGo buys NYDIG institutional trading business. US judge rules Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic unlawful. Japan aims to cap FY27 new bond issuance at 40 trillion yen.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.23 percent and gold is down 0.53 percent.

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IME reports revenue up 17% to $16m and EBITDA $1.3m.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Xi S&D wins 282 billion won order. Palm oil may climb toward 4,894 ringgit. Australia sells A$800M 4.25% 2035 bonds at 5.0539%.

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Japan 40-year JGB yield rises 2bps to 4.15%.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Nikkei Rises 0.4%, Led by IT Services Stocks — Market Talk. Resonance Health posts profit attributable of A$1.5 million.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent.

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Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.14 percent and gold is down 0.43 percent.

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Haier Smart Home 1H revenue CNY152.11B vs CNY156.47B.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Hutchmed (China) gets NMPA conditional approval for Atled in China. FY net income attributable to shareholders: SGD 95.2M. Broken Hill Mines posts FY net loss attributable A$48.8 million.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Unresolved entity: 1H financial expenses up 44% to CNY235M. Angang Steel profit weighed as oversupply depresses 1H prices. Nobleoak Life flags FY27 underlying NPAT growth above 10%.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. 000898: Angang Steel 1H loss widens to CNY2.05B vs CNY1.115B. Itochu plans tender offer for Dentsu Soken.

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Xiabuxiabu Catering 1H revenue CNY1.49B vs CNY1.94B.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Samsung Biologics to buy PolyPeptide Group for about $2 billion. Jiangsu Expressway buys 100% stake in Suxichang South Expressway Co. Trump Administration in Advanced Talks for Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields — WSJ.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 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 0.32 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.04 percent and gold is down 0.34 percent.

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Japan July jobless rate eases as hiring activity picks up.

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Japan July unemployment flat y/y at 1.69 million; June +20,000.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Luxshare Precision reports 40.2% revenue growth in 1H 2026. HUTCHMED gets NMPA approval for ATLED in FGFR2 intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Japan August Tokyo inflation picks up, medical bills rise.

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