A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to invest KRW 1.0722 trillion in engines and SMRs. Dassault Aviation says France will support VORTEX spaceplane project. John Lewis Partnership loss widens to £89m for 26 weeks to 1 August.
Bond Yields Tick Higher After Trump Promises $5,000 Checks — WSJ. EU Plan Aims To Reduce Russia Medical Radioisotope Dependency. Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s Mocha.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent.
Breaking. Hungary's central bank needs to maintain a sufficient buffer on real interest rates amid volatility in global markets driven by conflicts such as the Iran war, central bank Governor Mihaly Varga told an economics conference on Thursday.He added however that Hungary's real interest rate level could….
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.47, up 0.06 percent, WTI crude is up 1.27 percent and gold is down 0.52 percent.
AMPACS August revenue rises to NT$717.9M from NT$637.1M. Cisco, Palantir, And Nvidia Collaborate To Simplify AI Deployment With A Secure AI Factory. EU auctions 2.792 mln spot carbon permits at 85.16 eur/t.
Telenor subsidiary KNL wins Danish defense communications framework deal. BaFin files compensation claim against Bank Sepah’s German branch. Moody’s affirms WH Group Baa2 issuer rating and changes outlook to positive.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.37, down 0.55 percent, WTI crude is up 0.62 percent and gold is down 0.28 percent.
Sitting RNC member breaks with Trump on data centers. Gold ETF inflows jump 67% to Rs 2,597 crore in August. Sun Hung Kai Properties underlying profit rises 4.6% to HK$22.85B.
Midas Minerals Otavi exploration delivers high-grade results. HD Hyundai Oilbank to buy 600 billion won of H&L Advanced shares. Methanol rises to 3,900 CNY/ton near 5-year high.
SABIC Agri-Nutrients awards $3.5bn EPC contract for Jubail complex. Evergreen Intl Storage August revenue rises to NT$2.07B. BME admits BBVA structured bond programme up to €2.0 bln to trading.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.35, down 0.67 percent, WTI crude is up 0.23 percent and gold is down 0.17 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.2 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.39 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.16 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.25 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 1.14 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 1.59 percent, SoftBank Group unchanged at 0 percent, Alibaba down 2.55 percent, Meituan down 3.66 percent and Mitsubishi UFJ up 1.69 percent.
Hotai Motor reports Aug revenue NT$26.80 billion versus NT$24.24 billion. Castles Technology reports Aug revenue of NT$624.4M vs NT$605.0M. Eramet restarts Weda Bay nickel mine in Indonesia.
Update. New verified detail: Iran-Backed Houthis Take Control Of Yemeni Red Sea City Of Mocha — RTRS Cites Three Yemeni Government Sources.
Houthis take control of Mocha in Yemen's Red Sea. Flop Labs Updates FLOP Tokenomics, Sets 10-Year Supply at 18.1 Billion. Sundaram Home Finance accepts bids for 5-year bonds worth 5.10 billion rupees.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.3, down 0.97 percent, WTI crude is up 0.01 percent and gold is down 0.16 percent.
PBOC says it will conduct open market operations flexibly and precisely. Treasury triples long-term buybacks to $6 billion as yields rise. Adata Technology wins approval to raise T$3 billion via unsecured convertibles.
Walton Advanced Engineering August revenue rises to NT$798.3M. Ruentex Development reports August revenue of NT$3.46 billion. TotalEnergies announces new oil discovery and buys 40% interest in Angola blocks.
King Yuan Electronics acquires facility equipment for T$1.02 billion. D-Link Corp reports Aug revenue of NT$1.18B versus NT$1.12B. President Chain Store reports NT$31.53B August revenue, up from NT$30.08B.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.42 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.35 percent and gold is up 0.02 percent.
PBOC deputy governor sets 2030 target for modern financial framework. German August inflation confirmed at 2.9%. momo.com Aug revenue NT$9.15B versus NT$8.49B.
Porsche completes sale of Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group stakes. Kelso Group announces retail offer of new ordinary shares. Zelenskiy says Ukraine hit Russian seaport in Dagestan.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.27 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.56 percent and gold is down 0.07 percent.
Fwusow Industry reports Aug revenue NT$984.9M vs NT$1.15B. Playtech 1H pretax profit totals EUR113M. South African cherries gain first-time access to China.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.39 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.3 percent and gold is up 0.22 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.39 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.24 percent and gold is up 0.04 percent.
Australian Recession May Be Unavoidable to Tame Persistent Inflation — Interview. BoJ board member Masu says inflation nearing 2% and urges caution. BoJ's Masu says stabilizing price trend around 2% is important. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 06:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.05 percent and gold is down 0.21 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.06 percent and gold is down 0.09 percent.
Breaking. ECB Set To Tighten Again, But Path Beyond September Less Clear - Traders Bet On Four Rate Hikes From ECB And BoE As Oil Surges - Germany Calls For Hundreds Of Billions Of Euros In Cuts To EU Budget - Iran And US Hit Tankers In Wave Of Attacks On Shipping Since War Began - Trump s Advisers Confront Possibility Iran War Lasts Through End Of Term - Trump: Activity Seen At Pickaxe Mountain, Urges Tehran Not To Get Cute - BoJ s Masu Says Will Continue To Raise Benchmark Rate - China-US 10-Year Yield Gap Widens To Largest On Record - Bond Yields Jump Despite $6B US Government Intervention - Trump Promises Americans $5,000 Each If GOP Win Midterms - China Willing To Hold AI Talks With US Despite Row Over Models - US Trial Against Huawei Opens, Prosecutor Calls It A Criminal Enterprise - Bank Of K.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.05 percent and gold is down 0.16 percent.
Breaking. Taiwan Central Bank Likely to Sound a Little Hawkish But Stand Pat — Market Talk. Taiwan's central bank is likely to keep its rates unchanged next week, DBS senior economist Ma Tieying says in a note.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.02 percent and gold is down 0.16 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.19 percent and gold is up 0.01 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.4 percent and gold is down 0.04 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 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 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.37 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent, Dow futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.25 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.02 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.83 percent and gold is down 0.16 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.43 percent and gold is down 0.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.22 percent and Russell futures is up 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.64 percent and gold is down 0.54 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.02 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.01 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.04 percent and gold is down 0.58 percent.
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