A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
US Futures Rise After Fed-Driven Selloff. Foreign investors net sold Japanese shares for week ending Sept. 12. Snap partners with Salesforce, Nvidia, and AWS for Specs glasses. The next scheduled risk is BoJ monetary policy meeting begins at 00:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.5 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent and Russell futures is up 0.28 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.42 percent and gold is down 1.76 percent.
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures edge up; stocks digest Fed. The next scheduled risk is BoJ monetary policy meeting begins at 00:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.35 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.62 percent and dollar yen is up 0.73 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.42 percent and gold is down 1.91 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.61 percent and dollar yen is up 0.74 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.49 percent and gold is down 1.96 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: Russell futures is down 0.02 percent and Dow futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.7 percent, euro dollar is down 0.64 percent and dollar yen is up 0.75 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.44 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.69 percent, euro dollar is down 0.65 percent and dollar yen is up 0.79 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.51 percent and gold is down 0.68 percent.
Breaking. Fed raises rates and signals further tightening. The U.S.
Aeluma reports FY26 net loss, Q4 revenue and $56M cash. Nasdaq notifies Synergy CHC of delisting after Chapter 11. Ares forms JV with Canada’s PSPIB for up to $2.4B U.S. logistics real estate. The next scheduled risk is BCB Interest Rate Decision at 21:00 UTC.
Bilfinger lowers 2026 revenue outlook citing weaker performance. Canadian stocks edge lower as Fed decision meets crude oil drop. Sysco prices 12.35 million-share offering at $81. The next scheduled risk is BCB Interest Rate Decision at 21:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 1.15 percent and Russell futures is down 0.42 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.45 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.52 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.72 percent, euro dollar is down 0.63 percent and dollar yen is up 0.82 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.52 percent and gold is down 0.8 percent.
WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP SIGNED A PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM TO IDENTIFY AND TAKE STEPS TO REMOVE CANADIAN-ORIGIN GOODS FROM FEDERAL CIVIL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT. The next scheduled risk is BCB Interest Rate Decision at 21:00 UTC.
Evolution Petroleum reports fiscal 2026 revenue of $86.34M. Goldman Sachs CEO warns fixed income may slow. DigitalOcean shares jump after Managed AI Agents launch. The next scheduled risk is BCB Interest Rate Decision at 21:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 1.17 percent and Russell futures is down 0.47 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.45 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.02 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.35 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.63 percent, euro dollar is down 0.62 percent and dollar yen is up 0.74 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.53, up 1.92 percent, WTI crude is down 3.34 percent and gold is down 0.5 percent.
ABCL AbCellera Announces Presentation of Phase 2 Data for ABCL635 at the IMS World Congress on Menopause 2026. Stocks Sink to Lowest Since July as Fed Signals Further Tightening — US Market Wrap. US appeals court questions Trump plan to dismantle three agencies.
Jeff Gundlach says the Fed should have hiked rates by more to fight rising inflation CNBC. Union urges Canada to block Stellantis sale of Toronto plant. Fed seen taking “higher for longer” stance on rates — UBS talk. The next scheduled risk is TIC Net Long-Term Transactions at 20:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.72 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.25 percent, Dow futures is down 1.43 percent and Russell futures is down 0.94 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.77 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.31 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.7 percent, euro dollar is down 0.59 percent and dollar yen is up 0.68 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 18.77, up 9.13 percent, WTI crude is down 3.47 percent and gold is down 1.02 percent.
DOUBLELINE CEO GUNDLACH: I WOULD ADVOCATE FOR FED TO HIKE IN OCTOBER IF THE DATA STAYS THE WAY IT IS- CNBC. Doubleline CEO Jeffrey Gundlach: I See Virtually No Chance That This Is The Peak Of The Fed Funds Rate- CNBC. Oil futures retreat from four-month highs amid Middle East supply concerns. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 19:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 1.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.67 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.57 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.16 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.23 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.63 percent, euro dollar is down 0.56 percent and dollar yen is up 0.56 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.848 percent, up 2.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.998 percent, up 0.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.347 percent, down 1.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.51, up 1.8 percent, WTI crude is down 3.01 percent and gold is down 0.66 percent.
Correction. Correction or clarification: US Dollar Rises to 7-Week High. The corrected information replaces the earlier version.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.18 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.64 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.26 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.4 percent, euro dollar is down 0.49 percent and dollar yen is up 0.46 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.795 percent, down 3.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.955 percent, down 4.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.32 percent, down 4.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.71, down 2.85 percent, WTI crude is down 3.24 percent and gold is up 0.59 percent.
Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti: We see the Fed's patience has run out, and that it is time to act. Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist: Dot Plot Was A Bit More Hawkish Than Anticipated; View That Fed Has Started Mild Tightening Cycle. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 18:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.88 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.36 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.86 percent and Russell futures is up 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the 10-year yield is at 4.951 percent, down 4.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.86, down 1.98 percent, WTI crude is down 3.36 percent and gold is up 1.47 percent.
JPMorgan's Michele: Should be a clean Fed meeting, should hike 25 BPS. United CFO says demand remains strong despite higher fares. Global bond yields slip lower before expected Fed rate hike. The next scheduled risk is FOMC policy decision and Powell press conference window at 18:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.25 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.63 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.1 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.768 percent, down 5.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.951 percent, down 4.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.331 percent, down 3.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.78, down 2.44 percent, WTI crude is down 3.19 percent and gold is up 1.33 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.7 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.51 percent.
Integrum raises about SEK 22.9M via directed share issue. Global diesel price surge widens Petrobras pricing gap. RWE buys more in M31, raising Amprion stake to ~58%. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 17:30 UTC.
4 Counterparties Take $5.375Bln At Fed Reverse Repo (prev $700 Mln, 2 Bids). Qualcomm edges higher as Amazon AI-chip opportunity gains attention. Oracle shares rise about 2.1% after restructuring and data-center push. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 17:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.27 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.7 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.52 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.1 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.775 percent, down 5.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.955 percent, down 4.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.335 percent, down 2.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.79, down 2.38 percent, WTI crude is down 3.16 percent and gold is up 1.26 percent.
FTC accepts consent order resolving antitrust concerns in Beretta–Sturm Ruger deal. GE Vernova shares rise as CEO cites durable demand. Continental Resources signs MOU for Ayacucho 2 block in Venezuela. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 17:30 UTC.
Ghana Gas plans $500 million pipeline final decision early next year. Clarity Act dies in Congress; crypto policy uncertainty persists. Novartis halts ALS drug development after mid-stage trial failure.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.82 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.77 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.777 percent, down 4.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 3.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.341 percent, down 2.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.86, down 1.98 percent, WTI crude is down 3.14 percent and gold is up 1.26 percent.
MFE first-half profit rises after ProSiebenSat.1 integration. Treasure Global TGL wins $52 mln deal with Malaysia government. Avacta says AVA6103 candidate shows proof of mechanism in Phase 1.
Oil drops sharply after prior day’s rally. LNA Sante reports H1 operating revenue of €465.1M. House Ways and Means Committee advances bipartisan crypto tax bill. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
FOMC Cribsheet. National Fuel Gas explores options valuing production unit around $5 billion. American Airlines CEO: Possible capacity adjustments if fuel stays high. 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 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.86 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.44 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.38 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.81 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.63 percent and gold is up 1.41 percent.
DAX Closes Higher. US Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q3: 5.1% (prev 4.42%). Iraq launches pilot road haul of southern crude to Kirkuk. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
European cash markets finished higher: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.48 percent, the DAX closed up 0.53 percent, the CAC 40 closed up 0.62 percent and the FTSE 100 closed up 0.28 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group up 2.16 percent, Barclays up 1.07 percent, BP down 2.33 percent, HSBC up 0.27 percent and Shell down 2.08 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS down 0.24 percent, Novartis up 0.39 percent, Nestle down 0.3 percent, Deutsche Telekom down 0.21 percent and SAP down 0.28 percent.
Orlen buys 16 extra crude cargoes after Saudi disruption. MFE MediaForEurope expects Q3 ad revenue to fall. Novartis discontinues Phase 2 ALS trial after failed endpoints. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
IRAN PRESIDENT MEETS IRAQI KURDISH LEADER TALABANI: TASNIM. BofA clients turn net sellers of U.S. equities. Judge orders X Corp and SpaceXAI to disclose Apple deal.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.39 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.85 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.777 percent, down 4.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 3.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.339 percent, down 2.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.68, down 3.02 percent, WTI crude is down 3.71 percent and gold is up 1.26 percent.
Capital India Finance to issue up to ₹1B NCDs via private placement. Emergent Metals signs definitive deal to be acquired by Lahontan Gold. Praveg Ltd wins ₹130 million order.
Russian Forces Hit Cargo Vessel In Black Sea — IFX Citing Russian Defence Ministry. Mason Infratech wins ₹70.1 million order from Cowtown Infotech. Mavi Giyim Q2 net profit falls to TRY 263.0 mln YoY.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.77 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.45 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.96 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.09 percent and gold is up 1.41 percent.
ECB's Pereira: We should not underestimate the impact on growth of fiscal spending in Germany and elsewhere. ‘A masterclass in the ethics of espionage’. ECB's Pereira: Certainly Seen A Lot Of Risks Rise In Last Few Months.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is down 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.2 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.25 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.66 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.33 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.785 percent, down 4.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.965 percent, down 3.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.343 percent, down 2.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.88, down 1.86 percent, WTI crude is down 2.14 percent and gold is up 0.98 percent.
ARENIT acquires power generation seals in Germany. ProCap Financial sells about 50 Bitcoin for share buyback. Novo Nordisk partners with Anthropic to expand AI drug research. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 14:30 UTC.
ECB's Pereira: One area I'm watching closely is natural gas prices, especially if we have a cold winter. Nvidia, Google, Emerald AI launch AI Energy Management Alliance. US retail sales rebound more than expected in August. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 14:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.64 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.38 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.3 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.73 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.57 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.12 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.792 percent, down 3.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.969 percent, down 2.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.345 percent, down 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.75, down 2.62 percent, WTI crude is down 2.45 percent and gold is up 1.09 percent.
US Treasury: Russia-Related Designations Removals; Counter Narcotics Designation Removal; Issuance Of Amended Venezuela General License - OFAC. Intel shares jump on reported SK Hynix Ohio deal talks. Zijin Mining unit to invest 1.0 billion yuan in VC fund. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 14:30 UTC.
TSX Edges Higher as Yields Retreat. India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes amid rising prices. Air Products signs long-term supply deal for high-purity gases. The next scheduled risk is EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change at 14:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.52 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.18 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.5 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.803 percent, down 2.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.979 percent, down 1.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.351 percent, down 1.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.73, down 2.73 percent, WTI crude is down 1.97 percent and gold is up 1.43 percent.
Nasdaq Composite rises 109.15 points (+0.42%). S&P 500 rises 17.79 points (0.23%). Martela to hold EGM after demand for special audit. The next scheduled risk is Business Inventories m/m at 14:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.54 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.803 percent, down 2.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.979 percent, down 1.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.352 percent, down 1.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.72, down 2.79 percent, WTI crude is down 1.63 percent and gold is up 1.29 percent.
TSX Futures Rise as Oil and Yields Retreat. Citi on FOMC. U.S. import prices rise far more than expected in August.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.57 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.1 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.806 percent, down 2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.981 percent, down 1.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.352 percent, down 1.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.77, down 2.5 percent, WTI crude is down 1.99 percent and gold is up 1.12 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.57 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.61 percent, Dow futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.58 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.01 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.76, down 2.56 percent, WTI crude is down 2.65 percent and gold is up 1.17 percent.
Traders No Longer Fully Pricing In Four 25bps BoE Rate Hikes. Top Big Cap Positive News Movers Premarket: LUXE: +10% Earnings ALVO: +7% Upgraded to OVERWEIGHT @ BCS NOK: +5.5% Nokia Defense, C3IA Sign MoU t TCOM: +3.25% Earnings. The next scheduled risk is Retail Sales m/m at 12:30 UTC.
ADB approves $650 million loan for Indonesia fiscal modernization. Aldar and Mubadala JV buys Masdar City Square for $250 million. Intel jumps premarket as SK Hynix discusses US chipmaking. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US Futures Inch Up Ahead of Fed. EU plans “game changing” data initiatives for AI sectors. Paytm parent shares surge after UPI MDR introduced. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.49 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is down 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.91, down 1.69 percent, WTI crude is down 2.47 percent and gold is up 1.35 percent.
J.B. Hunt warns Q2–Q3 earnings could decline 5%–10%. Air France-KLM reportedly offers shares in TAP in its bid. Abeona activates UF Health as 8th ZEVASKYN treatment center. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.97, down 1.34 percent, WTI crude is down 2.01 percent and gold is up 1.3 percent.
US officials met Houthis in Oman over the weekend after an Iran-backed group seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast - Sources. Aurora Cannabis reaffirms FY27 Q2 guidance for sequential quarterly revenue. Xenetic Biosciences to acquire Santersus in all-stock exchange.
South African Rand Remains Subdued. New Found Gold declares commercial production at Hammerdown mine. Bund yields hover near 17-year highs as ECB rate bets firm.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17, down 1.16 percent, WTI crude is down 1.88 percent and gold is up 1.27 percent.
Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod for institutional crypto custody. Nifty Smallcap 100 extends fall for fifth session. EQT Mid Market Europe fund signs sale deal for Ontinue.
RUSSIA: AMERICA DID NOT INFORM US ABOUT DEPLOYING WEAPONS IN SPACE. Godavari Biorefineries shares jump after Chinese patent grant. Westport Fuel Systems enters $25M committed equity facility.
German stocks rise as oil eases and Fed focus grows. Huajin International unit disposes 174 million shares at HKD0.038. Etihad Airways expands Swissport deal to 40 airports.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.96, down 1.4 percent, WTI crude is down 1.64 percent and gold is up 1.11 percent.
Yonz Technology plans battery aluminium foil project investment. Entain to cut about 400 customer care jobs. Smith & Nephew buys back up to $250M of 2030 notes.
Heidelberg Materials plans to close Ranville cement plant in France. Oman and Dubai crude premiums rise amid supply disruptions. India cabinet clears plan to raise EPF wage upper limit.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent and Russell futures is up 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.1, down 0.58 percent, WTI crude is down 1.25 percent and gold is up 0.94 percent.
U.S. restricts visas for South African officials. Asia diesel margins hit record high; timespreads near five-month peak. Investors focus on Fed rate decision and credibility.
RUSSIA WILL CONTINUE ITS DIESEL EXPORT BAN UNTIL OCTOBER, ACCORDING TO VEDOMOSTI. BlackRock strategist warns Fed hikes risk amid oil-driven inflation. India waives export registration for shipments up to ₹300,000.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is up 0.04 percent and dollar yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17, down 1.16 percent, WTI crude is down 1.19 percent and gold is up 0.89 percent.
Italy CPI confirmed at 3.3% in August. BoJ Yen Index Sep-16: 74.56 (prev 74.82). Sterling could fall as rate-rise bets appear overdone. The next scheduled risk is Industrial Production m/m at 09:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is up 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 17.04, down 0.93 percent, WTI crude is down 1.35 percent and gold is up 0.84 percent.
EU plans to bar under-13s from social networks. European equities edge higher as Fed-hike focus cools. NVDA premarket rises on SemiAnalysis Vera Rubin profit estimate. The next scheduled risk is Industrial Production m/m at 09:00 UTC.
Pan African Resources proposes record dividend as profits rise. Brent rises above $100 amid severe-risk scenario pricing—Market talk. U.S. stock futures edge higher before Federal Reserve decision. The next scheduled risk is Industrial Production m/m at 09:00 UTC.
China Foreign Minister, to Iran counterpart: Urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Europe Sentiment: UK Inflation Does Little To Sway Markets. Canara Bank accepts bids for perpetual bonds. The next scheduled risk is Industrial Production m/m at 09:00 UTC.
China Urges US And Iran To Return To Islamabad Memorandum — China Foreign Ministry. China's Wang Yi: We encourages Iran and US to exercise rationality. UK CMA Initiate Merger Investigation On McCormick, Unilever Deal; Probe Foods Ops Deal.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.97, down 1.34 percent, WTI crude is down 1.51 percent and gold is up 0.85 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.69 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.8 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.16 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.37 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 0.61 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 0.98 percent, SoftBank Group down 1.53 percent, Alibaba down 0.75 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ down 0.35 percent and AIA Group up 1.25 percent.
EU's Von Der Leyen: Israel Decision To Advance Illegal E1 Settlement Project Is Unacceptable’. ECB Wage Tracker Jun 2027: 2.851% (prev 2.814%).
Boreo agrees in principle on €60 mln financing. Iron ore rises slightly as China stimulus hopes offset demand concerns. Groww platform operator Billionbrains Garage Ventures shares drop ~4%.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.5 percent, Dow futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is up 0.13 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.96, down 1.4 percent, WTI crude is down 1.46 percent and gold is up 0.93 percent.
European Stocks Rise on Wednesday. Ether falls after Senate fails to pass crypto Clarity Act. Barratt Redrow guidance cut seen pressuring operating margins.
Molbio Diagnostics slips after sharp post-rally reversal. Gilt yields fall after U.K. August inflation matches expectations. European indexes rise; banks and AI-linked stocks recover.
Bajaj Housing Finance to reissue 7.87% Aug 2036 bonds. Von der Leyen says EU will use all tools to cut deficit. Indonesia detains 8 suspects including Summarecon Agung executive.
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