A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
BoJ seen favoring quarter-point hike, flexible future pace. Oil slips as U.S.-Iran war risks linger; Brent and WTI fall. SciBase resolves rights issue of about SEK 58 mln. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 07:45 UTC.
Godrej Consumer Products shares fall up to 5%, near 4-year low. Spain S&P Global services PMI dips to 57.8; composite 55.8. China Commerce Ministry urges US to lift Iran-linked sanctions. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 07:45 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.06 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 0.32 percent, euro dollar is up 0.18 percent and dollar yen is down 1.25 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.09 percent and gold is up 1.19 percent.
Swiggy falls for second straight session after MSCI index removal. Switzerland CPI report for August 2026 released. India liquidity surplus hits all-time peak on dollar deposits. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 07:15 UTC.
Samho Development wins 41.7 billion won order. Jet2 lifts Summer 2026 capacity to 19.9 mln seats. Yen firms to 4-week high versus USD at 156.64. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global Services PMI at 07:15 UTC.
Watches of Switzerland says H1 growth was broad-based. AGF flags 2026/27 pretax loss range of DKK 15–45 mln. China services PMI rises in August on new business, jobs. The next scheduled risk is GDP q/q at 07:00 UTC.
ASX 200 rebounds 0.5% to close at 9,020. M squared to invest up to $49M in Masyaf construction in 2027. Schumer attacks Trump as oil, gas prices rise on Iran strikes. The next scheduled risk is GDP q/q at 07:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.26 percent, euro dollar is up 0.16 percent and dollar yen is down 0.94 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.07 percent and gold is up 1.22 percent.
Switzerland CPI rises; August Y/Y 0.8% vs 0.5% est. CVC Capital Partners Asia VI to acquire controlling stake in Ambrose Construct. GIMB posts H1 2026 net profit of EUR 148.4 million. The next scheduled risk is GDP q/q at 07:00 UTC.
TotalEnergies completes operator entry for Namibia’s PEL83 license. Jet2 summer bookings rise 8.8% despite Middle East disruptions. INTEK reports strong H1 2026 revenue and EBITDA growth. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 06:30 UTC.
Sivers Semiconductors to invest $30 million to expand European photonics manufacturing. Eurocell H1 revenue rises 6% on Alunet acquisition. Jemena plans new pipeline linking Beetaloo Basin to east coast. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 06:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.22 percent, euro dollar is up 0.1 percent and dollar yen is down 0.83 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.2 percent and gold is up 1.45 percent.
Airtac International Group August revenue +43.33% Y/Y. Novak: Russia to slightly cut oil output in 2026. TUN fully funds Hemerdon restart; losses narrow and cash rises. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 06:30 UTC.
M&G 1H pretax profit GBP 304M. M&G reports GBP170M 1H net loss. Prince Housing Aug revenue rises to NT$1.09B vs NT$582.3M. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 06:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.21 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.7 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.85 percent and gold is up 1.27 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.18 percent, euro dollar is up 0.05 percent and dollar yen is down 0.6 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.47 percent and gold is up 1.52 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.19 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.68 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.2 percent and gold is up 1.49 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.18 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is down 0.56 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is unchanged at 0 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.18 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is down 0.5 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.12 percent and gold is up 1.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.13 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is down 0.58 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.01 percent and gold is up 1.14 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.11 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.36 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.1 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.27 percent and gold is up 0.92 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.1 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.18 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.12 percent and gold is up 0.82 percent.
Singapore STI rises to all-time high of 5,776.00. KEPCO proposes Samsung Electronics prepay $15 billion for power through 2031. Japan services PMI rises to 52.5 in August, S&P Global says. The next scheduled risk is Trade Balance at 01:30 UTC.
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 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.47 percent and gold is up 0.47 percent.
Breaking. There Are Four Forces Pressuring Bonds: War Is No. 1 — WSJ.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.26 percent and gold is up 0.42 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.51 percent and gold is up 0.35 percent.
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