A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
US Futures Steady After Tech-Led Rally. NASDAQ TRADE HALT PENDING. Akeso flags Phase III overall survival data for ivonescimab in biliary tract cancer. The next scheduled risk is 348 — reverse stock split at 00:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.04 percent and gold is up 0.31 percent.
Copper Fox net loss narrows 10.67% to CAD 956,920 in Q3. Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war. AIC Mines Requests Trading Halt For Acquisition, Capital Raising. The next scheduled risk is 348 — reverse stock split at 00:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.23 percent and gold is up 0.36 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is up 0.31 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.43 percent and gold is up 0.14 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.37 percent. Volatility and commodities: gold is up 0.01 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent.
Wabtec signs $700 million+ rail services deal with CTG. Wabtec highlights CTG’s 600-km Simandou rail link to Morebaya port. Wabtec signs $700M+ rail services agreement. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting [5:00 PM Local] at 22:00 UTC.
BrightSpire Capital prices $960M CRE CLO; to redeem 2024-FL2. AMD tops $1 trillion market cap on AI-driven rally. BrightSpire prices $960M BRSP 2026-FL4 CLO; redeems BRSP 2024-FL2. The next scheduled risk is The President meets with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron at 21:35 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.49 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.83 percent and Russell futures is up 0.54 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.28 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 4.17 percent and gold is down 1.04 percent.
EU to maintain opposition to new Arctic oil and gas drilling. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF sets Q3 2026 dividend at 0.19 BRL. Tropical Storm Odalys seen strengthening into hurricane in next couple of days. The next scheduled risk is The President signs Executive Orders at 21:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.53 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.88 percent, Dow futures is up 0.74 percent and Russell futures is up 0.57 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 1.53 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.83 percent and Russell futures is up 0.57 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 4.33 percent and gold is down 1.06 percent.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly - IRNA. AI optimism lifts Nasdaq to all-time closing high. TransDigm to acquire Extant Aerospace product portfolio. The next scheduled risk is Tom Homan briefs reporters at The Sticks at 20:25 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.49 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.83 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.52 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.21 percent, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is up 0.37 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.78, down 0.2 percent, WTI crude is down 4.3 percent and gold is down 0.99 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.57 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.9 percent, Dow futures is up 0.76 percent and Russell futures is up 0.57 percent.
U.S. Steel Breaks Ground on $475M Facility at Fairfield Tubular Operations. Silver Tiger Metals raises C$87M via bought deal. Credit Acceptance extends $500M Term ABS 2019-2 to 2028. The next scheduled risk is The President meets with New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani at 20:10 UTC.
US soymeal supplies tight on harvest delays, strong demand. CBOT corn rises as rain slows US harvest; China demand hopes. Tesla shares rise 3% as Fremont bias trial begins. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 20:00 UTC.
Ukraine's Zelensky Meets CIA Director Ratcliffe In Ireland - Sources. Marvell shares rise after unveiling 2nm optical AI connectivity. ASML Adds 1% on 110-EUV tools test factory throughput. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 20:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 3.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.81 percent and Russell futures is up 0.75 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.63 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 3.02 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.73 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.31 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.98, up 1.15 percent, WTI crude is down 4.04 percent and gold is down 0.84 percent.
U.S. seeks to phase out Russian uranium imports. AMD tops $1 trillion market value as chip stocks rally. TotalEnergies wins bid to supply Namibia with diesel and petrol. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 20:00 UTC.
TotalEnergies wins Namibia fuel supply contract. Bloomia Holdings reports FY26 net loss $11.2M, debt down 36%. Ark Invest adds to CoreWeave, cuts other AI and tech holdings. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 20:00 UTC.
Southern Natural Gas Pipeline restricts deliveries due to capacity issues. Yen eases as intervention eyed; dollar gains. Ennis Inc misses quarterly earnings, revenue beat expectations. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 19:30 UTC.
CPI Card Group Completes $58 Million Follow-On Offering. Big Ag and Big Oil go head-to-head over diesel export ban - Farm state Republicans are pressuring the White House to stop exports amid record-high diesel prices — a policy anathema to the oil industry. - Politico. Yen eases as investors watch for possible currency intervention. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 19:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.9 percent, Dow futures is up 0.84 percent and Russell futures is up 0.85 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.57 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.81 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.77 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.21 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.37 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.834 percent, down 2.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.963 percent, down 3.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.296 percent, down 3.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.02, up 1.42 percent, WTI crude is down 3.74 percent and gold is down 0.9 percent.
TSXV suspends Smartwell Technology trading after BCSC cease trade order. Equipment outage disrupts flights across New York City-area airports. Morningstar sees 50% chance of EQT's $6.6bn Cleanaway takeover. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
Tesla shares rise after Czech provisional approval for Full Self-Driving. Broadcom edges higher; forecasts $21.7B AI-chip revenue. xAI Grok 4.6 now available in Amazon Bedrock. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.8 percent, Dow futures is up 0.79 percent and Russell futures is up 0.75 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.75 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.71 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.39 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.836 percent, down 2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.97 percent, down 2.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.302 percent, down 2.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.07, up 1.76 percent, WTI crude is down 3.85 percent and gold is down 0.82 percent.
Fed's Musalem: Core inflation may be running 1 percentage point above Fed's target. ONGC strikes gas offshore Mahanadi Basin, says Hardeep Puri. El Paso Natural Gas flags performance cap at DQUAILRN location. The next scheduled risk is The President calls Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO, live during the All-In Summit in Los Angeles [Note: time is approximate] at 18:50 UTC.
Meta shares rise after Wells Fargo raises AI price target. CarMax cuts 145 white-collar jobs for third time in 12 months. Bitcoin breaks one-year downtrend, analyst says bullish momentum returns. The next scheduled risk is The President calls Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO, live during the All-In Summit in Los Angeles [Note: time is approximate] at 18:50 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.68 percent, Dow futures is up 0.67 percent and Russell futures is up 0.58 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.46 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.62 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.53 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.19 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.4 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.836 percent, down 2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.97 percent, down 2.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.303 percent, down 2.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.03, up 1.49 percent, WTI crude is down 4.09 percent and gold is down 0.94 percent.
We are just leaving the White House Lawn on the maiden voyage from the newly built, and very beautiful, Heliport! I want to thank Jim Taiclet, CEO of Lockheed Martin, who made this valuable contribution to our Country. Our Government has been thinking about doing this for 25 years, but was never abl. Paramount, Skydance settle with California AG over $110 billion deal, AG says. Saudi startup Ceer unveils first electric vehicle models.
New Zealand carbon-credit forests hollow out farm country. Tropical storm Polo strengthens into hurricane. European stocks rise as oil falls and diplomatic optimism grows.
De Nora launches ABO deal, offering 10 million shares. ConnectM Technology Solutions commits to public offering of 2.5M shares. Nvidia to buy $1.50 bln SB Energy class N shares. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 18:00 UTC.
NHC issues Tropical Weather Outlook for Fay and a wave. HNO International posts $0 revenue, $532,209 quarterly net loss. Reddit climbs after judge ruling in Anthropic case. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 18:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.65 percent and Russell futures is up 0.53 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.38 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.53 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.54 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.17 percent and dollar yen is up 0.38 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.829 percent, down 2.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.961 percent, down 3.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.296 percent, down 3.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.02, up 1.42 percent, WTI crude is down 4.33 percent and gold is down 1.06 percent.
Tesla and Sunrun report 580 MW battery peak in California. US crude, distillate stockpiles seen down last week; gasoline up: Reuters poll. Gasoline refining margins jump above $4 to $54.22. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 17:45 UTC.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL ON PARAMOUNT-WBD DEAL: "SETTLEMENT IS NOT A VOTE OF SUPPORT FOR THIS MERGER. IT IS NOT A BLESSING OF THE BROADER MERGER". Oman’s PDO awards Weatherford three-year drilling services contract. IDB drafts two-year Venezuela plan focused on electricity and social protection. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 17:45 UTC.
Kaldalón launches reverse tender offer for up to 16.5 million shares. Kier Group PLC PDMRs Acquire Shares, One Sells. Arm shares jump ~16% as Meta Muse revives CPU enthusiasm. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks [12:30 PM Local] at 17:30 UTC.
15 Counterparties Take $582 Mln At Fed Reverse Repo (prev $576 Mln, 3 Bids). Villeroy & Boch AG: Esther Jehle acquires shares. Petrobras joins Brazil diesel subsidy program for 30 days. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks [12:30 PM Local] at 17:30 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.4 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.49 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.57 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.37 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.825 percent, down 3.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 3.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.295 percent, down 3.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.01, up 1.35 percent, WTI crude is down 4.67 percent and gold is down 0.97 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.54 percent, Dow futures is up 0.63 percent and Russell futures is up 0.57 percent.
Russia abolishes grain export duties until end-2026, RIA says. BoC's Gov. Macklem: The key thing we're going to be looking at is our inflation forecast. Frontken Corporation Acquires Land For TWD920 Million. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 17:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.55 percent, Dow futures is up 0.58 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.36 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.51 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.63 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.14 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.818 percent, down 3.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.953 percent, down 4.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.29 percent, down 4.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.99, up 1.22 percent, WTI crude is down 4.57 percent and gold is down 0.85 percent.
Iran, Pakistan Home Ministers Discuss Regional Ties In Tehran — ISNA. Siluanov says Russia budget deficit to hit 3% of GDP in 2026. Edison CEO warns California wildfire bill could raise customer costs. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.47 percent and Russell futures is up 0.68 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.24 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.37 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.68 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.827 percent, down 2.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 3.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.3 percent, down 3.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.96, up 1.01 percent, WTI crude is down 3.91 percent and gold is down 0.88 percent.
European cash markets finished higher: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 1.31 percent, the DAX closed up 1.07 percent, the CAC 40 closed up 0.92 percent and the FTSE 100 closed up 0.75 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group up 0.96 percent, BP down 2.83 percent, Barclays up 1.93 percent, HSBC up 1.4 percent and Shell down 1.43 percent. continental European volume leaders were Deutsche Telekom up 0.66 percent, UBS up 0.48 percent, Novartis up 0.9 percent, SAP down 0.14 percent and Nestle up 1.09 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.67 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 1.11 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.24 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.66 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 0.42 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.825 percent, down 3.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.963 percent, down 3.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.297 percent, down 3.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.79, down 0.14 percent, WTI crude is down 4.01 percent and gold is down 0.78 percent.
ECB's Simkus Speaks. Shell slides as Europe revives windfall-tax politics. GE Aerospace slips as GE9X mid-seal fix enters certification. The next scheduled risk is The White House at 16:02 UTC.
FingerMotion unit enters LOI to buy 20.2 acres in Alberta. Harmony Gold delta placement bookbuild accelerates; $125 mln deal. Newgen Software Technologies receives order worth $1,791,140. The next scheduled risk is The First Lady delivers Remarks to Mountain View Elementary School at 15:40 UTC.
US 10-year yield falls as oil and European yields drop. Boyaa Interactive International buys 152 Bitcoin for HK$90.63 million. Wuxi Apptec Says Bondholders Requesting Conversion of Bonds Worth Up to Rmb160 Million. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:30 UTC.
Fed bids for 6-month bills total $5.3 bln. BoE’s Breeden: Must Move ‘Quickly’ On Financial Stability Response. Fed bids for 3-month bills total $6.2 bln. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 1.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.56 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.98 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 2.11 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.55 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent and dollar yen is up 0.39 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.825 percent, down 3.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.963 percent, down 3.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.3 percent, down 3.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.61, down 1.35 percent, WTI crude is down 3.93 percent and gold is down 1.02 percent.
European Commission approves NewAmsterdam/Menarini obicetrapib therapies. Brazil coffee plants flowering early, signaling potential early 2027 crop. Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops with Gemini AI. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 15:00 UTC.
US VP Vance: Energy Prices Are Elevated Due To Iran. ECONOMIC CALENDAR/ FED SPEAK SCHEDULE for Tuesday Sept 22. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 15:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.97 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 2 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and Russell futures is up 0.66 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.91 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.9 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.63 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.14 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.82 percent, down 3.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.965 percent, down 3.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.295 percent, down 3.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.77, down 0.27 percent, WTI crude is down 4.55 percent and gold is down 1.03 percent.
Chinese AI lab Z.ai disables coding assistant after security breach. Bridge Green And Hartree Ink $500 Mln+ Deal For Recycled Lithium. Z.ai disables AI coding assistant features after code-upload security issue. The next scheduled risk is Peter Navarro briefs reporters at The Sticks at 14:39 UTC.
Iran Sets Conditions For Talks Amid Warning Of US Onslaught - Amwaj. Global trade turmoil risks food price shock. Dollar Index Above 100. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 14:30 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.77 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.71 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.44 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.834 percent, down 2.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.971 percent, down 2.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.306 percent, down 2.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.86, up 0.34 percent, WTI crude is down 3.68 percent and gold is down 1.44 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.78 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.67 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.62 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 1.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.09 percent and dollar yen is up 0.33 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.82 percent, down 3.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 3.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.294 percent, down 3.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.9, up 0.61 percent, WTI crude is down 3.25 percent and gold is down 0.71 percent.
Bessent says rates should come down after Iran conflict. US, China to meet again on AI safety in two months in Shenzhen. US STOCKS ON THE MOVE.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.65 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.79 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.3 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.827 percent, down 2.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.971 percent, down 2.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.301 percent, down 3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.88, up 0.47 percent, WTI crude is down 3.09 percent and gold is down 0.66 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.65 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.81 percent and Russell futures is up 0.79 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.66 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.77 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.3 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.82 percent, down 3.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 3.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.296 percent, down 3.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.88, up 0.47 percent, WTI crude is down 2.62 percent and gold is down 0.78 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.86 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent.
Correction. Correction or clarification: Chicago Fed National Activity Index for August -0.04; previous reading revised from -0.08 to +0.08. The corrected information replaces the earlier version.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index for August -0.04; previous reading revised from -0.08 to +0.08. Credit Agricole: Review of Last Week & Updated Forecasts. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local] at 13:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.75 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.18 percent, Dow futures is up 0.87 percent and Russell futures is up 0.82 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.7 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.8 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.24 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.78, down 0.2 percent, WTI crude is down 2.63 percent and gold is down 0.46 percent.
The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish. It is instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS, something that has grown like Cancer in our beloved United States of America. It is corrupt, purposeful, pervasive, fully coordinated, and totally out of control. "STREAMFLATION" DRIVES MASS STREAMING CANCELLATIONS 39% of Americans canceled at least one streaming subscription over the past six months, up sharply from 29% in March, according to Ipsos. Repeated price hikes and broader cost-of-living pressures are driving the pullback, with the average U.S. hous. Econ Calendar Mon 9/21/26 Chicago Fed National Activity Index 8:30 AM ET 3-Month Bill Auction 6-Month Bill Auction 11:30 AM ET. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.7 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.83 percent and Russell futures is up 0.83 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.76 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.24 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.89, up 0.54 percent, WTI crude is down 2.5 percent and gold is down 0.75 percent.
China expels two top generals from party and military. New Deal: BoE USD Benchmark 5Y +10 Area. Trafigura launches tanker shipping unit amid soaring rates. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
Fed's Goolsbee: I do not think estimates of the neutral rate are helpful in short-run monetary policy decisions. FED GOOLSBEE: IF FISCAL POLICY IS DRVING UP INFLATION THE FED HAS TO TAKE IT INTO ACCOUNT.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.69 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.78 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.69 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.26 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.89, up 0.54 percent, WTI crude is down 2.9 percent and gold is down 1 percent.
Fed's Goolsbee: Still sorting out how much of inflation is due to supply shocks versus demand. Fed's Goolsbee: Optimistic that the Fed could get back on a path of 2% as long as there is no more evidence of demand overheating.
Fed's Goolsbee: The Fed must have fortitude to confront inflation. Shree Rama Multi-Tech starts tube production from new machine.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.71 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.79 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.7 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 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 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.88, up 0.47 percent, WTI crude is down 3.06 percent and gold is down 0.82 percent.
Watch Live | Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee Speaks On: Monetary Policy In An Uncertain World. Marvell showcases 2nm optical connectivity technologies at ECOC 2026. Paramount and Warner Bros. shares rise on California settlement talks report. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders [11:35 AM Local] at 10:35 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.69 percent and Russell futures is up 0.62 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.65 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 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. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.91, up 0.68 percent, WTI crude is down 2.4 percent and gold is down 0.92 percent.
Mahan Air suspends flights to Türkiye starting Sept. 21. KUMPULAN WANG PERSARAAN Acquires Pentamaster Corp Shares. Syrian army ammunition depot explodes, fourth incident this month.
Engineers India shares jump to 52-week high on FY26 record. Saatvik Green Energy rises after Motilal Oswal reiterates Buy. Novo Nordisk targets over five blockbuster drugs by 2030.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.64 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.6 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.63 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.47 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.1 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.26 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.96, up 1.01 percent, WTI crude is down 1.88 percent and gold is down 0.94 percent.
Pakistan says 28 killed in airstrikes on three targets in Afghanistan. Sri Lanka August CPI rises 8.1% y/y, after 7.2% in July. Paramount considers $1.5 billion California investment amid merger approval push — WSJ.
Air Arabia-led consortium begins inaugural Dammam to Riyadh flight. Malaysia's Employees Provident Fund Board acquires 2 million Sunway shares. Accenture shares rise on AI model evaluation partnership with Anthropic.
Bank Indonesia seen holding rates on Sept. 23, divided on Q4 hike: Reuters poll. Stocks rise on AI optimism; oil retreats, supporting bonds. HEG Advanced Materials shares rise after Replus order from Indus Towers.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.61 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.58 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.63 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.06 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.5 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.23 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.97, up 1.08 percent, WTI crude is down 2 percent and gold is down 0.77 percent.
Pesona Metro Holdings: Director Mr. Wie Hock Kiong Acquires Shares. EU sells 2.792 mln spot carbon permits at 86.41 eur/t. Novo Nordisk eyes over five blockbuster drug launches by 2030.
Knowledge Marine stock swings after Mumbai Port Authority work order update. Manchester Airport flights delayed after air traffic control failure. Fearnley Securities upgrades Maersk to 'buy', lifts target price. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland [10:10 AM Local] at 09:10 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.65 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.72 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.61 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.96 percent and Russell futures is up 0.58 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 0.2 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.95, up 0.95 percent, WTI crude is down 2.57 percent and gold is down 0.75 percent.
Bitcoin holds above $81,000 after rebound; rate-hike concerns fade. Mitsubishi Corp to invest JPY 120 billion to lift Ayala stake to 20%. Powertech Technology buys back T$240.37 million in shares. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland [10:10 AM Local] at 09:10 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.59 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.9 percent, Dow futures is up 0.62 percent and Russell futures is up 0.51 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.61 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.92 percent and Russell futures is up 0.51 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.08 percent and dollar yen is up 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.93, up 0.81 percent, WTI crude is down 2.01 percent and gold is down 0.97 percent.
Asian cash markets finished higher: the Hang Seng closed up 1 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.97 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.65 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.01 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi up 4.17 percent, SoftBank Group up 1.09 percent, Alibaba up 2.74 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ down 0.88 percent and AIA Group up 0.85 percent.
Denmark, US, Greenland to sign Arctic security deal putting NATO in charge. Panetta says AI gains distribution could shape inflation. BASF weighing MDI complex investment in India. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an Arrival Ceremony [9:10 AM Local] at 08:10 UTC.
Pakistan's Interior Minister’s Visit To Iran On Monday Unrelated To US-Iran Issues — Tasnim. Nearly 40% of India’s coal power plants hit critically low fuel. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an Arrival Ceremony [9:10 AM Local] at 08:10 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.56 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.77 percent, Dow futures is up 0.61 percent and Russell futures is up 0.56 percent.
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