A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.55 percent and gold is down 0.39 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.55 percent and gold is down 0.4 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.32 percent and dollar yen is down 1.73 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.49 percent and gold is down 0.37 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.61 percent, euro dollar is up 0.31 percent and dollar yen is down 1.78 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.41 percent and gold is down 0.4 percent.
Definity flags $130 million net underwriting income hit in July-August. Dominion Energy merger agreement approved in special shareholder meeting. Shell to buy stakes in BP Gulf of Mexico and Brazil prospects.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.06 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.61 percent, euro dollar is up 0.28 percent and dollar yen is down 1.8 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.77 percent and gold is up 2.41 percent.
Vance: Don’t Know When Iran Conflict Will End, It’s Up To Iran — WP. Zscaler Q4 loss narrows; adjusted earnings reported. Ibovespa closes flat at 185,188 after 11-session rally. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 21:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.96 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.62 percent, euro dollar is up 0.34 percent and dollar yen is down 1.81 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.74 percent and gold is up 2.38 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.96 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.11 percent, Dow futures is up 1.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.
Correction. Correction or clarification: LULU revenue and EPS fall; gross margin up on tariff refunds, 2026 outlook cut. The corrected information replaces the earlier version.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.06 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.16 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.51 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.64 percent, euro dollar is up 0.34 percent and dollar yen is down 1.82 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.28, down 6.05 percent, WTI crude is up 0.77 percent and gold is up 2.38 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.14 percent, Dow futures is up 1.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent.
Dutch CPI YoY. Crusoe signs five-year $13 billion AI cloud contract with Jane Street. US diesel hits new record $5.820 a gallon, GasBuddy data shows.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.18 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.39 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.6 percent, euro dollar is up 0.35 percent and dollar yen is down 1.86 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.4, down 5.26 percent, WTI crude is up 0.46 percent and gold is up 2.46 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.17 percent, Dow futures is up 1.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent.
CENTCOM says it has redirected 87 commercial vessels so far. U. S. Steel completes $350M Gary Works blast furnace #14 reline.
CBOT soybeans tick higher as China buys and weather tightens. Beaudry says Macklem’s hawkish inflation tone suggests October BoC hike.
Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT posts interim IFRS results. OpenReserve receives OCC preliminary conditional approval for national bank charter. UltraTech launches Ultravolt wires and cables with Rs 1,800 crore investment.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.27 percent, Dow futures is up 1.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.11 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.22 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.39 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.69 percent, euro dollar is up 0.37 percent and dollar yen is down 1.9 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.509 percent, down 4.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.764 percent, down 3.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.243 percent, down 2.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.46, down 4.87 percent, WTI crude is up 0.71 percent and gold is up 2.44 percent.
Crude oil edges higher as Hormuz risk weighs amid Iran strike talk. SEC novel ETF review scrutinizes prediction-market and leveraged funds. VW survey for 2030 plan envisages ~50k workforce reduction. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.31 percent, Dow futures is up 1.21 percent and Russell futures is up 0.33 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.11 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.28 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.71 percent, euro dollar is up 0.39 percent and dollar yen is down 1.98 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.504 percent, down 4.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.241 percent, down 2.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.29 percent and gold is up 2.65 percent.
Gold futures rise for second session as yields ease, dollar weakens. Volkswagen Supervisory Board unanimously approves Future Plan. Top crypto gainers: XRP up 8.14%, Bitcoin and Ether rise. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
Trump: I did the right thing on Iran. US VP Vance: We're not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships. Trump: 30 to 40 boats nightly coming through Hormuz Strait.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.23 percent, Dow futures is up 1.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.43 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.14 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.32 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.5 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.69 percent, euro dollar is up 0.41 percent and dollar yen is down 2.05 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.504 percent, down 4.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.239 percent, down 2.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.38 percent and gold is up 2.73 percent.
US VP Vance reiterates that the US has a set of tools to use against Iran. BitMine shares rise 14% as Ethereum gains traction. Robinhood and Coinbase surge alongside Bitcoin to multi-month highs.
US VP Vance: Inflation problem wasn't created in a day. Gold jumps as Fed rate-hike bets ease on dollar slide. HPE shares fall after fiscal third-quarter results, margin worries persist.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.13 percent, Dow futures is up 1.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.05 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.16 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.43 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.73 percent, euro dollar is up 0.41 percent and dollar yen is down 2.05 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.504 percent, down 4.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.756 percent, down 4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.238 percent, down 2.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.5, down 4.61 percent, WTI crude is up 0.75 percent and gold is up 2.81 percent.
Piper Sandler raises Snowflake price target to $450. Cushman & Wakefield 2026 data-center cost guide flags 21% higher per-MW costs. India banking system liquidity surplus hits record Rs 9.71 lakh cr.
Nvidia to power Lenovo and Acer RTX Spark Windows PCs in October. Cipla partners with Qilu Pharmaceutical to license, supply biosimilar Keytruda.
Zelenskiy says US negotiators to meet in Kyiv and Moscow. Okomu Oil Palm Q4 turnover 40.53 bln naira; PBT 13.75 bln. Freight stocks slide as U.S. diesel prices surge toward records.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.12 percent, Dow futures is up 1.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.96 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.06 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.73 percent, euro dollar is up 0.41 percent and dollar yen is down 2.01 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.5 percent, down 5.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.752 percent, down 4.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.234 percent, down 3.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.59, down 4.01 percent, WTI crude is up 0.76 percent and gold is up 2.64 percent.
CDC says COVID-19 virus levels rising in 49 US states. The Goldilocks of Equity Futures: Why Contract Size Matters in Today's Markets. Brazil and ECB study potential link between Pix and instant payments.
Bloom Energy rallies after Fed commentary, Treasury yields fall. STF H1 2026 revenue up 8.6% to €2.69B; net income up 251%. U.S. commercial paper outstanding falls $5.9 billion to $1.441 trillion.
DJIA rises 631.74 points, up 1.19%. Revolut receives conditional U.S. bank charter approval from OCC. Soybean futures turn higher after USDA flashes China sale. The next scheduled risk is Press Briefing by the Vice President of the United States JD Vance at 17:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.95 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.03 percent, Dow futures is up 1.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.05 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.16 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.73 percent, euro dollar is up 0.41 percent and dollar yen is down 2.1 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.495 percent, down 5.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.744 percent, down 5.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.229 percent, down 3.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.62, down 3.82 percent, WTI crude is up 0.74 percent and gold is up 2.81 percent.
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu: I am convinced of our ability to eliminate this threat once and for all, meaning, to topple the regime in. Netanyahu says Israel can overthrow Iranian regime, mission imminent. Campbell’s to selectively raise commodity-driven prices to offset inflation. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.18 percent, Dow futures is up 1.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.97 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.09 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.61 percent, euro dollar is up 0.32 percent and dollar yen is down 2.1 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.491 percent, down 6.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.744 percent, down 5.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.226 percent, down 4.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.65, down 3.62 percent, WTI crude is up 0.14 percent and gold is up 2.82 percent.
European cash markets finished higher: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.32 percent, the DAX closed up 0.63 percent, the CAC 40 closed up 0.07 percent and the FTSE 100 closed up 0.7 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group up 1.81 percent, Barclays up 2.06 percent, BP down 0.52 percent, HSBC up 1.19 percent and Shell down 0.33 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS down 0.16 percent, Deutsche Telekom up 1.05 percent, Novartis unchanged at 0 percent, Nestle down 1 percent and SAP up 2.28 percent.
Simcere gets NMPA approval to market Yingmule in China. Sino Biopharmaceutical gets FDA IND approval for TQB6426 GPC3 ADC. Everest Medicines gets NMPA approval for Cardamyst NDA in adult PSVT.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.19 percent, Dow futures is up 1.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.98 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.1 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.39 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.64 percent, euro dollar is up 0.28 percent and dollar yen is down 1.97 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.497 percent, down 5.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.75 percent, down 4.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.234 percent, down 3.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.9, down 1.97 percent, WTI crude is up 1.45 percent and gold is up 3.09 percent.
PRG Holdings placed under interim judicial management. Magni-Tech Industries reports Qtrly profit attributable of MYR 29.4m. Apple faces £2 bln London lawsuit over App Tracking Transparency claims.
MORE BOE'S PILL: I AM NOT CONVINCED THAT THE EXISTENCE OF SOME LABOUR MARKET SLACK IMPLIES THERE WILL BE NO SECOND-ROUND INFLATION EFFECTS. Ciena posts 37% Q3 revenue growth and $8.5B backlog on AI demand. HPE CFO Marie Myers says memory supply stays constrained to fiscal 2028.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.59 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.7 percent, Dow futures is up 0.95 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.73 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.93 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.57 percent, euro dollar is up 0.3 percent and dollar yen is down 1.96 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.509 percent, down 4.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.756 percent, down 4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.241 percent, down 2.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.93, down 1.78 percent, WTI crude is up 1 percent and gold is up 2.81 percent.
US President Trump: Will Soon Resume Ammunition Sales To Allies - TSL. Canada net trade likely dragged GDP at start of third quarter. BUUU Group agrees to buy 60% stake in Brightray Science. The next scheduled risk is The President receives his Intelligence Briefing at 15:00 UTC.
US EIA natural gas storage rises to 3,214 Bcf for Aug 28 week. US natural gas futures top $2.95 in September, near two-month high. VW planning to sell 750 stake(s) in companies, WiWo says. The next scheduled risk is The President receives his Intelligence Briefing at 15:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is up 0.57 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.41 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.34 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.57 percent, euro dollar is up 0.24 percent and dollar yen is down 1.87 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.506 percent, down 4.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.756 percent, down 4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.238 percent, down 2.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.95, down 1.64 percent, WTI crude is up 1.31 percent and gold is up 2.52 percent.
HPE slides after Q3 beat as fiscal 2026 guidance raised. EU Commission unveils new guidelines for dominant firms. Egypt cabinet approves plan for about $3 billion bond issuances in 2026-27. The next scheduled risk is The President receives his Intelligence Briefing at 15:00 UTC.
ISM services PMI rises to 55.4 in August. Victoria's Secret reports 10% net sales growth in quarter ended Aug. 1. Diamond Power Infrastructure wins order worth 760.6 million rupees.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.63 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.36 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.26 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.38 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.6 percent, euro dollar is up 0.28 percent and dollar yen is down 1.98 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.497 percent, down 5.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.752 percent, down 4.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.236 percent, down 3.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.02, down 1.18 percent, WTI crude is up 0.86 percent and gold is up 2.21 percent.
The Retirement Risk That Can Derail Even the Best Financial Plan. Broadcom AVGO revenue and AI outlook lift, shares slip premarket. Datadog up 5% premarket on Snowflake earnings growth. The next scheduled risk is ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI at 14:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.68 percent and Russell futures is up 0.69 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.6 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.57 percent and Russell futures is up 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.58 percent, euro dollar is up 0.27 percent and dollar yen is down 1.89 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.486 percent, down 6.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.74 percent, down 5.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.23 percent, down 3.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.02, down 1.18 percent, WTI crude is up 0.91 percent and gold is up 2.51 percent.
DJIA rises 368.09 points to a 0.69% gain. Canada S&P Global services PMI drops to 46.8 in August. Mobix Labs announces repeat order for ~1,500 Gulfstream components. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 13:45 UTC.
Turkey CPI inflation moderates to 5-month low in August. China Development Bank disburses 460 million yuan under 2026 policy financing. Tyson Foods sees FY26 adjusted operating income $1.85B-$2.05B. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 13:45 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.53 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.59 percent, euro dollar is up 0.32 percent and dollar yen is down 1.91 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.488 percent, down 6.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.746 percent, down 5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.235 percent, down 3.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.08, down 0.79 percent, WTI crude is up 0.92 percent and gold is up 2.75 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.11 percent, Dow futures is up 0.53 percent and Russell futures is up 0.53 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.45 percent, euro dollar is up 0.27 percent and dollar yen is down 1.9 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.525 percent, down 2.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.239 percent, down 2.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.16 percent and gold is up 1.8 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.46 percent, euro dollar is up 0.22 percent and dollar yen is down 1.68 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.42, up 1.45 percent, WTI crude is up 2.1 percent and gold is up 1.66 percent.
Power Grid declared successful bidder for inter-state transmission project. BTIG raises Atlassian price target to $230 from $180. Economic calendar for Thu 9/3/26: claims, PMI, ISM, Fed speakers. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.44 percent, euro dollar is up 0.18 percent and dollar yen is down 1.55 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.25, up 0.33 percent, WTI crude is up 1.58 percent and gold is up 1.5 percent.
Breaking. Why the Fear Gauge Still Isn't Flashing Red Despite the Market's Bond Woes — Barrons.com. By George GloverElevated oil prices, a flare-up in inflation, and war in the Middle East ought to be a nasty combination for stocks.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.23 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.25 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.38 percent, euro dollar is up 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 1.54 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.41, up 1.38 percent, WTI crude is up 2.21 percent and gold is up 1.34 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.27 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.27 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.37 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 1.43 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.41, up 1.38 percent, WTI crude is up 1.86 percent and gold is up 1.25 percent.
Egypt PMI rises to seven-month high in August. Indian benchmarks subdued as oil worries outweigh banking gains. Zegna 1H revenue rises to EUR987.3M.
Shell completes $16.5 bln acquisition of ARC Resources. Israeli defense minister says Iran attack would trigger strikes. Orlen CEO says Azoty Polimery Polyolefins plant deal could close soon.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent and Russell futures is down 0.2 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.37 percent, euro dollar is up 0.14 percent and dollar yen is down 1.45 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.34, up 0.92 percent, WTI crude is up 0.99 percent and gold is up 1.35 percent.
Israeli Defence Minister Warns Iran May Take Desperate Measures Amid Economic Pressure - JFeed. SNT reports H1 2026 growth, profitability despite weather losses. Cerrado Gold closes $10 million strategic private placement with Eric Sprott.
Israel's Defence Minister Katz: Iran could resort to desperate measures due to pressure. European luxury stocks slide further as recovery hopes fade. Pound holds near $1.35 as dollar weakens on yen strength.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister: There Will Be 'New Dynamic' In Peace Talks. Airbus flags A330neo quality issues, slowing output. Duluth Holdings reports 2Q net $18.4M.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.16 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.36 percent, euro dollar is up 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 1.42 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.2, unchanged at 0 percent, WTI crude is up 0.59 percent and gold is up 1.45 percent.
Kinik Aug revenue rises to NT$899.1M vs NT$689.6M. Jefferies cautions Watches of Switzerland may see softer 2H. US Challenger firms plan to hire 12,325 in August vs 16,095 in July.
Apple faces £2 billion UK lawsuit over app tracking restrictions. TotalEnergies becomes operator of PEL 83 via Sintana energy unit. Saatvik Green Energy unit gets Rs 2.98 billion solar PV module order.
Xtglobal Infotech selected for multi-year U.S. state cloud engineering program. India’s record $127B diaspora inflows surge, testing RBI liquidity tools. Eurozone PPI MoM rises to 1.6%.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.37 percent, euro dollar is up 0.16 percent and dollar yen is down 1.3 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.21, up 0.07 percent, WTI crude is up 0.6 percent and gold is up 1.5 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.33 percent, euro dollar is up 0.14 percent and dollar yen is down 1.16 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.17, down 0.2 percent, WTI crude is down 0.41 percent and gold is up 1.57 percent.
Turkey August trade deficit widens 22.3% to $5.2 billion. Tele Columbus: improved profitability on stronger Internet growth and disciplined CapEx. SNT reports interim results: 10% GWP growth and 8.1% underwriting margin.
Iran Claims It Targeted US Bases In UAE, Kuwait On Thursday - IRNA. European stocks edge higher as global bond selloff eases. UK S&P Global Services PMI, August 2026 - Full Report.
Analysis says China’s electrification and cleaner transport drive emissions decline. Japan minimum wage weighted average rises to 1,177 yen nationwide. Moonshot AI confidentially files Hong Kong IPO, targeting about $3 billion. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global/CIPS Services PMI at 08:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.32 percent, euro dollar is up 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 1.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.21, up 0.07 percent, WTI crude is down 0.48 percent and gold is up 1.38 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.17 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.66 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.95 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.26 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 0.51 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 2.21 percent, Alibaba down 2.46 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ up 1.9 percent, SoftBank Group up 1.56 percent and Meituan down 1.46 percent.
Putin: There are contacts with Ukraine. India top court dismisses regulator plea against NSE. SOFI rises in early premarket after Scotiabank Outperform call. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global/CIPS Services PMI at 08:30 UTC.
BoJ seen not ruling out faster hikes if conditions require. Germany Composite PMI final at 51.8 vs 51.0 prior. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 08:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.35 percent, euro dollar is up 0.14 percent and dollar yen is down 0.93 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.25, up 0.33 percent, WTI crude is down 0.49 percent and gold is up 1.32 percent.
Dashang expected to sign CNY 785.9 mln construction contract. Spot Ether ETF sees $48M outflows, ending 12-day inflow streak. Bank Negara Malaysia holds policy rate at 2.75%, seventh straight. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 07:45 UTC.
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