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What moved markets on August 30, 2026

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

51commentary updates
3breaking or releases
0web audio tracks
40markets in focus

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Japan July industrial output up +0.1% M/M; June revised to +1.9%. Japan METI says industrial output mix remains uneven.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Japan retail sales beat forecasts in July. Ethk Labs swings to H1 loss on higher expenses.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Air China 1H revenue rises to CNY89.27B vs CNY80.76B. Air China 1H net impairment losses widened. Air China 1H loss widens to CNY2.29B. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 23:50 UTC.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent, Dow futures is down 0.21 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent, Dow futures is down 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.35 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. KSL NPAT rises 4% as PNG corporate bond boosts capital. Atomo Diagnostics reports 41% revenue growth, improved EBITDA. IOD revenue rises 16.6% as UK education drives 77%. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 23:50 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China Eastern Airlines 1H loss CNY2.18B vs CNY1.43B. China Eastern 1H revenue CNY74.23B vs CNY66.82B. IOD revenue rises 16.9%, net loss down 12.9%; going concern risk persists. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 23:50 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Oil Rises Amid Renewed Fighting in Middle East — Market Talk. Shenzhen Longsys targets $800 million in Hong Kong share sale. KSL reports 4% net profit rise to PGK59.7m. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 23:50 UTC.

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The Importance of Understanding Compounding and Inflation.

The Importance of Understanding Compounding and Inflation. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 23:50 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Brent climbs toward $90 as US strikes Iranian rocket launchers. Verbrec FY revenue from continuing operations up 52.2% to A$118.47M. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 23:50 UTC.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.12 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Alpha HPA revenue up 135% with $42.7M net loss. DXN highlights record $40.9M backlog and AI contract wins.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. BET reports revenue up 8.8% to $92.6M. MHJ turnaround: record revenue, 57% EBIT growth. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner at 23:00 UTC.

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BLG reports revenue down 10% but cash doubled.

BLG reports revenue down 10% but cash doubled. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner at 23:00 UTC.

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Adveritas revenue up 31% and net loss down 24%.

Adveritas revenue up 31% and net loss down 24%. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner at 23:00 UTC.

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US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 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. CYG revenue rises, losses narrow; no dividend declared. MVF underlying NPAT drops 41% to $16.1m. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner at 23:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Iceland votes against resuming talks to join the EU. NZIER says RBNZ shadow board majority recommends OCR hike to 2.75%. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner at 23:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. LTR reports strong revenue and cash-flow growth. PPS FUA up 21.1% to $77.9b; revenue up, profit down. Report on coordinated rogue agents raises AI control risk. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner at 23:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Praemium FY revenue rises to A$110.5 million. Monash IVF FY net A$8.3M for MVF.AU. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:30 UTC.

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CMA revenue rises 59% to $113.8m; net loss widens to $49.6m.

CMA revenue rises 59% to $113.8m; net loss widens to $49.6m. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:30 UTC.

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

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

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ASB revenue up 11%, US contract provisions drive net loss. ONEOK to buy Brazos Midstream Permian assets for $4.43B. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:30 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. IRGC says it fired missiles at US military bases. PeopleIN FY revenue A$788.7 million, down 4.3%. Liontown Resources reports FY underlying net profit of A$14 million. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:30 UTC.

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Austal flags FY EBIT loss of A$125.2 million.

Austal flags FY EBIT loss of A$125.2 million. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:00 UTC.

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ASB reports FY net loss of A$53.6 million.

ASB reports FY net loss of A$53.6 million. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:00 UTC.

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US Sec Bessent: Move Aligns With Efforts To Clamp Down On Iran Transactions.

US Sec Bessent: Move Aligns With Efforts To Clamp Down On Iran Transactions. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:00 UTC.

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Iranian sources reported explosions were heard again on Larak Island in southern Iran in the early hours of Aug 31 local time.

Iranian sources reported explosions were heard again on Larak Island in southern Iran in the early hours of Aug 31 local time. Iranian autho.

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the US session is handing over to Asia.

the US session is handing over to Asia. The current cross-market regime is NEUTRAL. The largest measured moves in the current snapshot are US5Y up 1.93 percent, KOSPI down 1.79 percent, RUT down 1.39 percent. The active verified stories include ONEOK to buy Brazos Midstream Permian Midland assets for $4.425B, ONEOK to acquire Brazos Midstream Permian assets for $4.425B and Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus; Bank of Canada Decision Due.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS: SEVERAL SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS KILLED AND WOUNDED IN ASSAULT - STATE MEDIA. U.S. OFFICIAL: REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS FORCES SEEN READYING TO LAUNCH ROCKETS WITH SEA MINES INTO STRAIT OF HORMUZ. OpenAI reportedly buys Mac mini and Mac Studio systems.

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Breaking. EXPLOSION HEARD NEAR IRAN'S LARAK ISLAND; CAUSE UNKNOWN - IRAN'S FARS.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Iran Revolutionary Guards spokesman warns U.S. of repercussions over Larak attack. ONEOK to acquire Brazos Midstream Permian assets for $4.425B. Bayer REVEAL study hits primary endpoints for PET radiotracer in cardiac amyloidosis.

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Michael Hill same-store sales up 4.4% in first eight weeks of FY27.

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Michael Hill International FY comparable EBIT rises to A$24.0m.

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US Forces Closely Monitoring Strait Of Hormuz And Protecting Commerce - Axios.

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BRL EBITDA hits $45m as export prices rebound.

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Breaking. Explosion Heard Near Iran's Larak Island, Fars News Agency Reports — RTRS.

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US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island Sunday.

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Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront their real enemy.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. TASS: Russia seizes Khrapivshchyna in Ukraine’s Sumy region. Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Russia preparing massive strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure, IFX cites defence ministry. Trump plans Venezuelan oil refill for US petroleum reserve.

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MHJ reports record revenue; EBIT up 57% and dividend restored.

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Breaking. US Forces Struck Two Iranian Missile Launchers On Larak Island Earlier Sunday - Axios Citing US Official.

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Cronos network halts after Tectonic exploit estimated at $75 million.

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China Merchants Energy Shipping net profit up 227.6%.

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China Yangtze Power reports record H1 2026 revenue and profit.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Tiandi Science & Technology revenue and profit fell sharply. Ningbo Sanxing Medical Electric: revenue and profit fell. Beijing Tongrentang revenue and profit fell year-over-year.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Soochow Securities net profit up 25.32% to RMB 2.42B. Arctech Solar revenue down 27.88%; net loss RMB 203.85M.

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MetaX reports revenue up 44.67% and positive net profit.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Top-10 firms’ combined market cap down Rs.1.13 lakh crore. Temasek-backed Country Delight scouts banks for potential $300m IPO. Air China revenue up 10.54% as net loss widens to RMB3.4 billion.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Integrated Engineering Group posts H1 consolidated net loss of EGP 4.5 million. Arabian Metal Industries reports H1 loss of EGP 9.9 million.

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Mansoura Poultry reports Q2 consol loss of EGP 61.5M.

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