What moved markets on August 31, 2026

PBoC injects 5B yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%.

PBoC injects 5B yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.21 percent.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia Melbourne Institute inflation: Aug M/M 0.5%. ANZ Activity Outlook Aug: 48.2 vs prev 49.3. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

US military strike targets IRGC mine-laying forces in Strait of Hormuz.

US military strike targets IRGC mine-laying forces in Strait of Hormuz. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

Redco Properties proposes debt restructuring for US$2.2B liabilities.

Redco Properties proposes debt restructuring for US$2.2B liabilities. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Japan 2-year yields hit 31-year high on auction, rate-hike outlook.

Japan 2-year yields hit 31-year high on auction, rate-hike outlook. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Cosco Shipping Holdings 1H revenue CNY111.92B vs CNY109.10B. Oklahoma Resources to buy Brazos Permian Midland assets for $4.425B. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ComfortDelGro joint venture selected for Copenhagen Metro contract. China Southern Airlines posts 1H loss of CNY3.70B vs CNY1.53B (1055. HK). The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.

Unresolved entity: 1H revenue CNY22.88B vs CNY8.26B.

Unresolved entity: 1H revenue CNY22.88B vs CNY8.26B. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Minieye Technology 1H revenue rises to CNY449.9M. Commodities intraday targets/key levels. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Shares skid in Asia as oil, yields stay high. Gold steadies after Fed rate-hike bets lift. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

X2M Connect posts FY loss attributable of A$5.3 million.

X2M Connect posts FY loss attributable of A$5.3 million. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Nikkei Falls 2.2%, Dragged by Chip Stocks — Market Talk.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26 percent and Russell futures is down 0.34 percent.

HUTCHMED SANOVO trial shows progression-free survival benefit for ORPATHYS plus TAGRISSO.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Japan July industrial output index at 104.7, highest since Dec 2023 105.0. Japan METI forecast: Aug industrial output +3.1% m/m; Sept -4.2%.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia’s ASX200 slips to lowest since August 2026. PetroChina reports 1H net CNY103.94B vs CNY84.0B. PetroChina 1H revenue CNY1.53T vs CNY1.45T.