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 up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 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 down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.34 percent and gold is down 1.1 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.41 percent and gold is down 1.09 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is up 0.57 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.48 percent and gold is down 1.13 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.28 percent, euro dollar is down 0.23 percent and dollar yen is up 0.66 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.65 percent and gold is down 1.03 percent.
Oracle posts record Q1 revenue, lifts cloud growth. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an RNC Roundtable at 22:15 UTC.
LightPath Technologies reports Q4 and full-year 2026 results. Excelsior Energy Capital sells solar plants to Enel for about $760M. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:00 UTC.
US Treasury Bessent plans bank sanctions for Monday. Marathon Petroleum restarts residual hydrotreater at Galveston Bay. Alliance Entertainment reports higher fiscal 2026 revenue and EBITDA. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting at 22:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.51 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and Russell futures is down 1.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.28 percent, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is up 0.62 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 7.95 percent and gold is down 2.28 percent.
Public Storage prices C$400 million of 4.540% notes due 2033. Labcorp outlines 2026 guidance and long-term outlook. CSBR revenue rises 8.8% to $15.2 million.
Barington Capital takes a BBWI stake and pushes Bath & Body Works to explore a sale. Rumble Deutschland to initiate squeeze-out of Northern Data minority shareholders. AENT adjusted net income rose 24% to $23.4M.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.6 percent and Russell futures is down 1.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.52 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and Russell futures is down 1.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.3 percent, euro dollar is down 0.23 percent and dollar yen is up 0.6 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 7.33 percent and gold is down 2.28 percent.
RH narrows FY2026 sales guidance to $3.629B-$3.681B. Copart quarterly profit drops to $327.423 million in Q4. Candel Therapeutics plans BLA submission by year-end for aglatimogen in prostate cancer.
Copart to acquire ACV, expanding vehicle remarketing ecosystem. Oracle shares rise after Q1 results and FY27 adjusted EPS guidance raise. Treasury yields fall as crude oil rises back above $100.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.6 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.65 percent and Russell futures is down 1.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.58 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.26 percent, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is up 0.56 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 18, up 14.5 percent, WTI crude is up 7.02 percent and gold is down 2.14 percent.
BoE MPC vote unchanged. BoE MPC votes for a rate hike. More than 100 US advisers in Saudi Arabia supporting Yemen campaign.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.64 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.77 percent and Russell futures is down 1.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.97 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.24 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.53 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 18.08, up 15.01 percent, WTI crude is up 6.91 percent and gold is down 2.07 percent.
Argentina monthly inflation slowed to 1.7% in August. U.S. natural gas futures edge higher after EIA storage report. Oil rises to highest in nearly four months on Persian Gulf conflict.
Bitwise liquidates Dogecoin ETF BWOW. Shell Energy North America buys Hunlock Creek plant, sells stake for $715M.
Brent and WTI settle above $100 as Middle East supply worries rise. Shell acquires 100% equity in Hunlock Creek Generating LLC. CBOT soybean futures hit three-year high on Chinese purchases.
Amazon to invest more than $230 million in Whole Foods over next year. Shell sells RISEC to realize value on accelerated timeline. Shell sells RISEC interests to Constellation Energy for $715m.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.59 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.91 percent, Dow futures is down 0.73 percent and Russell futures is down 1.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.62 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.03 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.21 percent and dollar yen is up 0.55 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.737 percent, up 12.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.948 percent, up 11.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.365 percent, up 7.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.7, up 12.6 percent, WTI crude is up 5.86 percent and gold is down 2.18 percent.
AL137 lead anti-Aβ antibody enters Phase I trials. BKE Q2 2026 net sales rose 4.6%.
Argentina monthly inflation eases in August to 1.7%. Fitch models AI bust that could crash U.S. stocks 35%. MDGL reports Q2 sales of $364 million.
Three Lions raises $104.0M in IPO and private placement. Arcadia Biosciences shareholders approve reverse split and board election. Crude oil jumps on U.S.-Iran re-escalation supply disruption fears.
AngloGold downgraded by BMO to Market Perform; $115 target. Amazon raises $5.76 billion in first sterling bond offering. Identiv approves IoT business sale and director elections.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.79 percent and Russell futures is down 1.14 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.61 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.95 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.54 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.737 percent, up 12.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.942 percent, up 10.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.355 percent, up 6.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.7, up 12.6 percent, WTI crude is up 6.62 percent and gold is down 1.79 percent.
Govt tightens e-commerce rules on discounts, search and sponsored listings. US official says Iranian oil loadings averaged 0.2 mln bpd. Iranian oil offloadings cut to 0.9 mb/d from 1.4 mb/d.
Chemometec expects FY2026/27 revenue of DKK 545-575 million. UniCredit board resolves share capital increase for Commerzbank takeover. Platinum plunges by 6.69%.
U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate tops 7% at 7.07%. Netanyahu says IDF destroys Hezbollah facilities at Ali Taher ridge. Methanol surges 7.35% in energy commodities update.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.56 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.92 percent, Dow futures is down 0.68 percent and Russell futures is down 1.02 percent.
Update. New verified detail: Kenya's competition regulator has approved Diageo's LSE:DGE sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries Plc NSEKE:EABL to Japan's Asahi Holdings TSE:2502, the brewer said on Thursday.The London-listed company announced in December 2025 that it was selling its stake in EABL to Asahi for $2.3 bil….
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.62 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.99 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is up 0.56 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.74 percent, up 12.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.938 percent, up 10.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.343 percent, up 5.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.48, up 11.2 percent, WTI crude is up 6.29 percent and gold is down 1.52 percent.
Treasury receives $10.489 bln offers for buyback, accepts $5.19 bln. Gold settles lower as U.S. producer prices rise. East African Breweries notes Kenya regulator approval of Diageo-Asahi deal.
US new vehicle average transaction price tops $50,000 in August. UK House of Lords backs mandatory digital asset strategy amendment. Amazon to spend over $230M raising Whole Foods employee pay.
India’s NSE cuts IPO size by over 15% for next week. Gold slumps as Fed rate-hike bets rise amid U.S.-Iran conflict. Alphabet directs about $15.1 billion into Finnish AI infrastructure.
Chewy posts in-line Q2 earnings and raises full-year revenue outlook. Western Resources Corp announces delisting of common shares from TSX. OBI Phase 3 shows 40.5% fewer 30-day surgical site infections.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.84 percent, Dow futures is down 0.64 percent and Russell futures is down 0.97 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.91 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.85 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.13 percent and dollar yen is up 0.52 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.726 percent, up 11.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.332 percent, up 4.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 6 percent and gold is down 1.23 percent.
Walter and Boehly near deal to sell Chelsea FC stakes to Clearlake. Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock tumbles after proxy fight reports. CLH revenue rises 10% to R2.2bn; profit falls 5%.
Sun Hung Kai Properties underlying profit rose 4.6% to HKD 22.9 billion. H1 2026 CRI revenue €188.7M, net income €24.0M. Envestnet to acquire Vestmark in wealthtech deal.
U.S. 30-year Treasury auction sells $22 billion in bonds. Moody's assigns credit enhanced Aa2 to Mizuho custodial receipts series 2026-MIZ9272. UniCredit board approves share capital increase for Commerzbank takeover offer. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks at 17:30 UTC.
Iran plans a major attack involving Israel, US official report. Harbour Energy to buy back up to $200 million in own shares from BASF. US 30-year Treasury auction clears 5.308% high yield. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks at 17:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.73 percent, Dow futures is down 0.59 percent and Russell futures is down 0.89 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.73 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.86 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.14 percent and dollar yen is up 0.52 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.713 percent, up 9.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.916 percent, up 7.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.337 percent, up 5.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.29, up 9.99 percent, WTI crude is up 5.6 percent and gold is down 1.23 percent.
30 Yr bond auction draws 5.308% BTC and 2.61 WI at 5.335%. Consumers Bancorp reports fiscal 2026 revenue of $59.4 million. ORS revenue rises 1.8% to €860.5M; adjusted EBITDA falls to €45.6M. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks at 17:30 UTC.
CAC 40 falls 0.5% to close at 8,117 after ECB rate hike. Kenya approves Asahi purchase of Diageo unit with conditions. BEC net profit rises 8% YoY as EBITDA margin stays near 20%. The next scheduled risk is 30-Year Bond Auction at 17:00 UTC.
Iran resumed producing ballistic missiles in underground facilities. Iran resumes ballistic missile production, WSJ reports. US appeals court rejects bid to restrict mail-in voting rule. The next scheduled risk is 30-Year Bond Auction at 17:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.55 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.89 percent, Dow futures is down 0.6 percent and Russell futures is down 0.86 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.5 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.88 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.84 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.13 percent and dollar yen is up 0.57 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.719 percent, up 10.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.924 percent, up 8.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.343 percent, up 5.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.73, up 12.79 percent, WTI crude is up 5.68 percent and gold is down 1.22 percent.
Breaking. Iran fired a heavy missile salvo Wednesday at a Jordanian air base housing U.S. troops. Videos cited cluster warheads, while officials assessed restoration of missile capabilities including repaired tunnel access and preserved underground-stored weapons.
S&P/TSX Composite falls nearly 1% to five-week low. U.S. crude oil stockpiles fall as production hits a record. Tecma Solutions H1 consolidated EBITDA €0.25 mln. The next scheduled risk is 30-Year Bond Auction at 17:00 UTC.
Harbour Energy proposes off-market purchase alongside BASF offer. Jiangsu Hengrui says NMPA approves two new Hetrombopag olamine indications. US EIA refinery utilization falls to 97.8% in Sep 04 week.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.83 percent, Dow futures is down 0.6 percent and Russell futures is down 0.83 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.56 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.91 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.78 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.1 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.44 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.713 percent, up 9.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.918 percent, up 8.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.343 percent, up 5.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.61, up 12.02 percent, WTI crude is up 5.8 percent and gold is down 1.14 percent.
Global bond yields hit multiyear highs as oil drives inflation fears. Avio first-half adjusted core earnings rise 7.3% y/y. Nvidia says Grace Blackwell shipments up 27% month-to-month.
European cash markets finished lower: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.67 percent, the DAX closed down 2.49 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 2.42 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 1.88 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.5 percent, BP up 1.44 percent, Shell up 0.83 percent, Barclays down 0.72 percent and HSBC down 1.3 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS down 1.39 percent, SAP down 2.76 percent, Deutsche Telekom up 0.4 percent, Novartis up 0.43 percent and Nestle up 0.01 percent.
Exmar top shareholder Saverex crosses 95% threshold. Central Plains Bancshares approves repurchase of up to 417,481 shares. Sun Hung Kai Properties underlying profit rises 4.6% to HKD 22.9B. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 16:00 UTC.
VETO net income rises 21.8% in H1 2026, cash position €223 million. Police raid farms in four EU countries in horse-traffic probe. Brederode net income falls to €347.64 million as equity rises 9.2%. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 16:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.69 percent, Dow futures is down 0.44 percent and Russell futures is down 0.72 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.31 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.68 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.73 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.713 percent, up 9.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.922 percent, up 8.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.347 percent, up 6.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.27, up 9.86 percent, WTI crude is up 4.37 percent and gold is down 1.25 percent.
City Lodge Hotels FY2026 diluted adjusted headline EPS up 20% to 41.6c. Bogdanka reports H1 net profit of 5.0 million zlotys. Lovesac raises FY2027 GAAP EPS guidance to $0.98-$1.26. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 16:00 UTC.
Photronics reports $216.05M revenue and $0.49 EPS in 2026 quarter. US 4-week bills Dutch auction high rate 3.775%. US 8-week bills yield 3.845%, 71.44% at high. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 16:00 UTC.
Wealthfront shares surge after earnings beat and $100 billion-asset milestone. Mostostal Zabrze Q2 net profit at 7.6 million zlotys. EIA raises 2026 oil price outlook after Middle East output losses. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 16:00 UTC.
Boston Scientific restores manufacturing, order fulfillment and shipping operations. POLONIA rate rises 0.01 pp. Non-competitive bids filed for U.S. 8-week bills.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.71 percent, Dow futures is down 0.53 percent and Russell futures is down 0.65 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.38 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.65 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.05 percent and dollar yen is up 0.26 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.71 percent, up 9.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.916 percent, up 7.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.34 percent, up 5.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.38, up 10.56 percent, WTI crude is up 4.02 percent and gold is down 1.44 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.74 percent, Dow futures is down 0.39 percent and Russell futures is down 0.53 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.41 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.62 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.45 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.12 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.32 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.702 percent, up 8.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.91 percent, up 7.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.329 percent, up 4.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.54, up 11.58 percent, WTI crude is up 3.03 percent and gold is down 1.15 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.63 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.95 percent and Russell futures is down 0.87 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.26 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 3.56 percent and gold is down 1.06 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.63 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.95 percent, Dow futures is down 0.6 percent and Russell futures is down 0.83 percent.
Breaking. August core CPI estimates from those who have shared them: The median is 0.22%. All 17 estimates (ranging from 0.16% to 0.24%) round to 0.2%.
Blackstone to acquire Flow Control Holdings. Kalshi Launches ‘Perps’ For Gold And Silver Following CFTC Approval, Expanding Futures Offerings - CNBC. Suntex executes definitive agreement for $250 million Royal Links development.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.48 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.92 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.9 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.24 percent, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.36 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.695 percent, up 8.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.916 percent, up 7.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.346 percent, up 6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.71, up 12.66 percent, WTI crude is up 3.81 percent and gold is down 1.27 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.61 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.49 percent and Russell futures is down 0.93 percent.
Yemeni forces gain control of Zubayr city and Zaqar island. Lagarde says prolonged energy shock would hit food prices. S&P 500 falls to a 1-month low, down 0.6%. The next scheduled risk is Existing Home Sales at 14:00 UTC.
Breaking. Kongsberg Gruppen Evolving Into Europe's Fastest-Growing Defense Contractor — Market Talk. Kongsberg Gruppen is becoming a full-spectrum missile-led defense prime contractor, with favorable geographic diversification, Deutsche Bank analyst Sriram Krishnan writes.
Breaking. All Eyes Turn to CPI After PPI Comes In As Expected — Market Talk. 0926 ET - August's PPI largely met analyst expectations, rising 0.4% from July.
Breaking. ECB Pres Lagarde: Not Attaching Great Importance To Neutral Rate. Decision Was Unanimous Have Been Surprised By Econ Resilience.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.66 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.56 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.34 percent and Russell futures is down 0.64 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.31 percent, euro dollar is down 0.3 percent and dollar yen is up 0.5 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.699 percent, up 8.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.904 percent, up 6.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.347 percent, up 6.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.6, up 11.96 percent, WTI crude is up 4.4 percent and gold is down 1.78 percent.
Breaking. US CPI, where the significant meets the silly: McGeever. By Jamie McGeeverIs it too cliched to say that the next U.S. inflation report will be the most important since the last one?
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.79 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.52 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.79 percent and Russell futures is down 0.52 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.34 percent and dollar yen is up 0.61 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.661 percent, up 4.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.326 percent, up 4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 3.77 percent and gold is down 1.27 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.6 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.6 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.45 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.81, up 6.93 percent, WTI crude is up 2.62 percent and gold is down 0.96 percent.
Sweden GDP contracts again in July, monthly. Volvo Cars to become Lynk & Co’s European distributor from January 2027. OPEC+ crude output rose by 297,00 b/d in August to 38.05 mln b/d. The next scheduled risk is ECB Deposit Facility Rate Decision at 12:15 UTC.
Nestle CEO: Middle East Conflict Is Driving Cost Inflation. MergerBrief Daily: Deal News LKCM Headwater/DSGR: Investor Education Presentation (PR) CRBG/EQH: State insurance regulatory approvals pendin. MasterCraft posts Q4 sales up more than 60% on Marine Products acquisition. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.38 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.38 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.68, up 6.11 percent, WTI crude is up 1.4 percent and gold is down 0.75 percent.
UN Atomic Watchdog: Losing continuity of knowledge in Iran. IHH unit’s Tokyo damage claims dismissed over Daiichi Sankyo Fortis deal. Macy's says Bloomingdale's posts 11.3% comp sales in 2Q. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
Cerenome announces up to $20 million financing facility with royalty-based repayment. Cabral Gold announces first gold pour at Phase 1 Cuiú Cuiú mine. K I C Metaliks shuts Durgapur plant effective Sept 9, 2026 for rectification. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.1 percent and dollar yen is up 0.41 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.64, up 5.85 percent, WTI crude is up 1.49 percent and gold is down 0.84 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.36 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent.
Breaking. European Central Bank expected to raise rates. The Iran War continues to push prices up, as Eurozone inflation sits at 3.3%.
Designer Brands 2Q total comparable sales fall 2.4%. DFSA, Nasdaq Dubai, HKMA, And HKEX Establish Strategic Working Group To Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation. Chemours, DuPont and Corteva settle PFAS claims with North Carolina.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.36 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.5, up 0.24 percent, WTI crude is up 1.27 percent and gold is down 0.5 percent.
Karamtara Engineering IPO subscribed 2.75 times, GMP implies 26% gain. Sensex ends 138 points higher after CAS adjustment. Asustek launches $1.5 billion five-year zero-coupon convertible bond.
Bermaz Auto posts Q1 profit attributable of 40.5 million. HSFO extends climb, inventories dip slightly. IHH Healthcare says court dismissed all of NTK claims.
Norway August CPI rises, highest in four months. Swarmer to acquire Ratel Robotics for $7.2M cash plus stock.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.49, up 0.18 percent, WTI crude is up 1.51 percent and gold is down 0.49 percent.
Irish annual CPI inflation rises to 3.7% in August. Copper eases after scaling a fresh record high. Asia stocks slip as crude hits highest since May.
Kuwait International Bank completes $500 million sukuk issuance. Spain industrial output growth rises in July, INE data shows. Poonawalla Fincorp to issue non-convertible debentures worth Rs 20bn.
UN climate chief says EU heatwaves add inflation pressure. Transnet reports 4.6 billion rand profit for year ended March 2026. Ame Elite Consortium unit proposes acquisition of 28 Johor land parcels for 199.84m RGT.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.45, down 0.06 percent, WTI crude is up 1.58 percent and gold is down 0.53 percent.
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