A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.92 percent and gold is up 0.59 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.94 percent and gold is up 0.57 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.93 percent and gold is up 0.59 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 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 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.7 percent and gold is up 0.58 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.
CME cattle futures slip as traders await cash prices and demand. Sagicor Financial prices C$350M notes at 5.503%. Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 AI smartphone processors. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a MAGA Inc. Meeting [5:00 PM Local] at 22:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.82 percent and Russell futures is up 0.57 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.76 percent and gold is up 0.31 percent.
Fed’s Perli Says Treasury Bill Purchases Depend On Market Conditions - BBG. Axios, citing two people, reports U.S. special envoy for the Middle East Witkoff and Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner will meet tonight in New York with a Ukrainian negotiating team and the national security advisers of the UK, France and Germany to discuss Ukraine's proposal for a de-escalation a. TriSalus Life Sciences secures FDA 510(k) clearance for device. The next scheduled risk is The President signs Executive Orders at 21:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.73 percent, Dow futures is down 0.38 percent and Russell futures is up 0.56 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is unchanged at 0 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.82 percent and Russell futures is up 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.73 percent and gold is up 0.31 percent.
ECB’s Nagel: Core Inflation Still Too High; Not Relaxed About Price Pressures. ECB’s Nagel: Hopes TPI Never Needs To Be Activated; It Is Not Intended To Address Individual Countries’ Fiscal Challenges. The next scheduled risk is The President signs Executive Orders at 21:00 UTC.
ECB's Nagel: We are vigilant. ECB's Nagel: Up to now, I do not see significant 2nd round effects. The next scheduled risk is The President signs Executive Orders at 21:00 UTC.
@barakravid | Trump Envoys Witkoff And Kushner To Meet Ukrainian Team And UK, French And German Advisers In New York Tonight - Axios. ECB's Nagel: I do not see too much uncertainty in markets about what drives our decision making. Maple Leaf Foods to consolidate plant protein production by Q4 2027. The next scheduled risk is Tom Homan briefs reporters at The Sticks at 20:25 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.77 percent, Dow futures is down 0.38 percent and Russell futures is up 0.6 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is unchanged at 0 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.82 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.63 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.17 percent and gold is up 0.48 percent.
ECB's Nagel: Oil prices are not the only indicator, but have become more relevant over past 4 years. Three Reasons the 10-Year Treasury is Surging. Jarrod Agen told Axios gasoline affordability remains President Trump's top concern. AAA put the US average gasoline price at about $4.48/gal versus $3.18/gal a year earlier. Agen said crude "has begun to move," though it is unclear how much is transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and that market crude. The next scheduled risk is The President meets with New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani at 20:10 UTC.
Iran's Armed Forces: Trump's UNGA Remarks On Iran Are "Tools For Domestic Propaganda". Natera shares jump after Japan approval for Signatera companion diagnostic. Oil futures extend decline to five sessions on flow optimism. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Photo Opportunity at 20:00 UTC.
US President Trump: Hopes Iran Does The Right Thing Fast Before It's Too Late. There will be a time when it's too late. Royal Caribbean shares slide on report of Sandals talks. 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 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.77 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.75 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.12 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.81 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.12 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.21, down 4.44 percent, WTI crude is down 2.78 percent and gold is up 0.34 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.64 percent, Dow futures is down 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.65 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.07 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.73 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.844 percent, up 1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.968 percent, up 0.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.304 percent, up 0.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.21, down 4.44 percent, WTI crude is down 1.96 percent and gold is up 0.21 percent.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: No Request In Trump Meeting For Ukraine To Cease Energy Strikes Unilaterally. Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Ready To Meet With Putin In Trilateral Format With Trump. On Thursday, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu will be in New York for a few hours, no significant meetings - Israel's N12 News.
US-Iran Meeting With Qatar PM Attending Was Preplanned - Israel Hayom. US sources: Pre-planned US meeting with Araghchi's Iranian team, Qatar's PM present, discussed resuming talks and opening Hormuz Strait; no deal on contentious issues - Israel Hayom. US sources: Meeting between US representatives and Araqi's Iranian team was planned in advance; Qatar's PM participated in most of it - Israel Hayom.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is down 0.37 percent and Russell futures is up 0.75 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.06 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.65 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.75 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.833 percent, down 0.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 0.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.29 percent, down 0.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.29, down 3.9 percent, WTI crude is down 2.32 percent and gold is up 0.25 percent.
TAE Life Sciences announces manufacturing partnership with Foxsemicon. WSP Global withdraws takeover offer for Arcadis.
Barkin says easing inflation expectations could cool price pressures. HSBC: YouTube gains U.S. TV time amid Netflix challenges. Goldman targets Palmer Square after using deregulation capital. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Signing Time at 18:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.56 percent, Dow futures is down 0.38 percent and Russell futures is up 0.84 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.08 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.66 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.23 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.833 percent, down 0.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.968 percent, up 0.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.29 percent, down 0.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.22, down 4.37 percent, WTI crude is down 2.99 percent and gold is up 0.1 percent.
Oil drops below $100 as Nasdaq stays near record highs. Raiffeisen Bank wins €3.15 bln default judgment against Rasperia. Amgen shares jump after Sjögren’s trial win; Citi flags open questions.
Flights from Tehran to Baghdad and Muscat cancelled starting Wednesday midnight local time; Iran is working on diverting Baghdad flights to Najaf, other international flights including Istanbul still ongoing - Tasnim News. WITKOFF ON IRAN MEETING: FEEL VERY GOOD RIGHT NOW. US President Trump: Discussing Patriot Missiles With Ukraine.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.49 percent, Dow futures is down 0.49 percent and Russell futures is up 0.46 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.02 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.52 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.24 percent, euro dollar is down 0.29 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.855 percent, up 2.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.98 percent, up 1.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.309 percent, up 1.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.29, down 3.9 percent, WTI crude is down 1.49 percent and gold is down 0.2 percent.
Fed's Barkin: Fed is highly attentive to financial conditions, but can't assume markets will keep rates at a level needed to cool inflation. Fed's Barkin: Like to think this period will be more like the 1990s mid-cycle adjustment.
Shopify shares jump on Meta Muse AI checkout partnership. Twilio shares jump after analysts lift price targets. Barkin signals more potential Fed rate hikes.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Wars End Through Resolve And Strength, Not Concessions To The Aggressor’s Entourage. 8 Counterparties Take $453 Mln At Fed Reverse Repo (prev $582 Mln, 15 Bids). Fed's Barkin: Consumers will spend as long as the job market remains healthy.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.5 percent, Dow futures is down 0.48 percent and Russell futures is up 0.47 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.03 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.52 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.27 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.849 percent, up 1.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.976 percent, up 1.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.307 percent, up 1.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.28, down 3.97 percent, WTI crude is down 1.1 percent and gold is down 0.23 percent.
Fed's Barkin: The labor market is not overheated or even particularly tight. Persistent Systems secures 83.25% of Nagarro; delisting planned. Crude oil extends losses on easing supply fears.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is down 0.55 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.07 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.39 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.34 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.25 percent, euro dollar is down 0.27 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 10-year yield is at 4.978 percent, up 1.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.29, down 3.9 percent, WTI crude is down 0.68 percent and gold is down 0.44 percent.
Iran Parliament Committee Proposes 20% Fine For Hormuz Transit Breaches - Fars. DoorDash to pay $131.5M to settle NYC minimum-pay investigation. US yields edge higher as Fed hike expectations are weighed. The next scheduled risk is The First Lady delivers Remarks on Expanding Fostering the Future Together at 16:45 UTC.
BNP Paribas Sees Higher Efficiency To Support Earnings Growth. DAX Closes on Cautious Note. Rosetti Marino wins EPC contract for platform off Denmark. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.62 percent and Russell futures is up 0.37 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.02 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.48 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.25 percent, euro dollar is down 0.3 percent and dollar yen is up 0.18 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.849 percent, up 1.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.976 percent, up 1.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.309 percent, up 1.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.38, down 3.3 percent, WTI crude is down 0.62 percent and gold is down 0.41 percent.
European cash markets finished mixed: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.1 percent, the DAX closed up 0.02 percent, the CAC 40 closed up 0.2 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.29 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 1.55 percent, Barclays down 1.23 percent, BP down 0.11 percent, HSBC down 1.59 percent and Shell up 0.62 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS down 3.4 percent, Deutsche Telekom down 0.66 percent, Novartis up 0.28 percent, SAP down 0.3 percent and Nestle down 0.01 percent.
Iran National Security Committee Spokesperson: The Strait of Hormuz rule violations will carry a fine equal to 20% of the cargo value and temporary vessel seizure until the fine is paid - Fars News. Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi, EU's Kallas Met On Un General Assembly Sidelines — SNN. US Stocks Trade Mixed as Nasdaq Tests Record. The next scheduled risk is The White House at 16:02 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.45 percent, Dow futures is down 0.58 percent and Russell futures is up 0.33 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.1 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.38 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.39 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.27 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.833 percent, down 0.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.963 percent, unchanged and the 30-year yield is at 5.298 percent, up 0.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.3, down 3.83 percent, WTI crude is down 0.95 percent and gold is down 0.35 percent.
ICE canola futures fall again; crude oil and soy drag. Austrian court finds Rene Benko guilty in insolvency fraud retrial. US opposes part of Apple contempt finding in Epic case appeal. The next scheduled risk is The First Lady delivers Remarks to Mountain View Elementary School at 15:40 UTC.
Zealand Pharma expects Phase 3 Zupreme trials to enroll ~7,000. Surface Transportation Board rejects bid to dismiss Union Pacific merger. Fireblocks integrates with Bitpace to improve stablecoin cross-border settlements. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:30 UTC.
Arab Mediators Push For US-Iran Meeting At UN To De-Escalate Crisis - Axios. On Holding shares jump as it lifts midterm targets. US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $998.95M inflow in a day. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:30 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.02 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.5 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.24 percent and dollar yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.825 percent, down 0.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.959 percent, down 0.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.293 percent, down 0.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.41, down 3.09 percent, WTI crude is down 1.42 percent and gold is down 0.37 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent, Dow futures is down 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent.
Egypt remittances from abroad rise 28.1% to $29.7 billion. Brazil cuts dividend tax revenue forecast by nearly two-thirds. Celldex shares slip after skin drug trial results.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent, Dow futures is down 0.56 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is unchanged at 0 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.51 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.66 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is down 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.82 percent, down 1.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.951 percent, down 1.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.288 percent, down 0.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.45, down 2.82 percent, WTI crude is down 1.82 percent and gold is down 0.4 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.48 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.9 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.08 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.49 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.84 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is down 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.824 percent, down 1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.951 percent, down 1.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.288 percent, down 0.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.62, down 1.68 percent, WTI crude is down 2.08 percent and gold is down 0.33 percent.
Speech By Fed’s Williams At The 2026 US Treasury Market Conference. Fed's Williams Doesn’t Comment On MonPol Or Economic Outlook. New York Fed's 2026 Treasury Market Conference with Fed's Williams & Jefferson - WATCH LIVE. The next scheduled risk is The President and The First Lady participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at 14:25 UTC.
Pfizer CEO Bourla Plans To Attend White House State Dinner For China’s Xi— RTRS Source. The Baltic Dry Index rose to a one-week high on Tuesday as freight rates strengthened across vessel segments. The BDI gained 33 points (+1%) to 3,432, its highest since Sept. 14. The Capesize index (BCI) added 53 points (+0.9%) to 5,892; Capesize average daily earnings rose USD 488 to USD 49,938. Th. Iran's President Pezeshkian departs Algeria for New York - Iranian Media. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks at 13:55 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.25 percent, Dow futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.16 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.05 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.824 percent, down 1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.947 percent, down 1.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.284 percent, down 1.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.67, down 1.34 percent, WTI crude is down 1.87 percent and gold is down 0.36 percent.
Iran FM Araghchi Met Italian Counterpart Tajani In New York - Tasnim. TRUMP OPEN TO MEETING IRAN OFFICIALS UNDER RIGHT CONDITIONS:CNN. RBC Capital reiterates Outperform on Sherwin-Williams, $420 target. The next scheduled risk is The President delivers Remarks at 13:55 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.59 percent and Russell futures is up 0.79 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.79 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.08 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.822 percent, down 1.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.947 percent, down 1.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.276 percent, down 2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.69, down 1.21 percent, WTI crude is down 2.14 percent and gold is down 0.28 percent.
ECB bond holdings under PEPP €1.28 tln as of last week. ECB settled €214.7 bln corporate bond purchases. Scienture says REZENOPY to be available in ~2,000 US clinics.
Mercedes warns German plants face closure over competitiveness. Canada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized Canadian-dollar deposit. Circle expands Binance partnership, raises $100M equity. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local] at 13:00 UTC.
Deputy Speaker of Iran Parliament Nikzad: We will not back down on the Strait of Hormuz. - ISMN. Silver Bow Mining signs term sheet for up to US$88M funding. 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 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.69 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.65 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 4.802 percent, down 3.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.929 percent, down 3.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.263 percent, down 3.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.66, down 1.41 percent, WTI crude is down 2.21 percent and gold is down 0.28 percent.
Trump's UN speech to make the case for how he uses America's power to confront Iran, cartel violence and other threats, reshaping the world to help the US - White House official tells Fox News. Natera gets Japan PMDA authorization for Signatera in bladder cancer. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local] at 13:00 UTC.
The White House has launched "Trump TV: The Essentials Station." It will run as a 24/7 YouTube stream featuring administration speeches, major remarks and other White House events. US Philadelphia Fed Non-Manufacturing Activity Index, September 2026 — Full Report. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local] at 13:00 UTC.
IAF expects LCA Mark 1A induction in 1–2 months. Delhi Police files FIR against Real11 Fantasy Sports in Rs.4.34 cr fraud. AI stock rally stalls as oil turns negative. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local] at 13:00 UTC.
Stocks maintained steady after a rise in the artificial intelligence trade, as decreasing oil prices set the tone for markets, with investors keeping an eye on diplomatic efforts to settle the US-Iran feud. Greenbrier books 3,400 railcar orders worth $600 million in 4Q. Alibaba confirms expanding data-centre footprint via Apsara conference.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.53 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 2.57 percent and gold is down 0.63 percent.
RUBIO: IDEAL OUTCOME RUSSIA, UKRAINE NOT TARGETING ENERGY SITES. Reports That Gulf States Set To Urge Trump To Avoid Any Escalation With Iran; Six-Member Gulf Bloc Expected To Meet Trump Today. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.48 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.45 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.76, down 0.74 percent, WTI crude is down 2.33 percent and gold is down 0.67 percent.
Celldex drug meets goals in two late-stage trials. Saudi Arabia tests East-West oil pipeline for potential restart. Fitch assigns investment-grade BBB rating to Tesla. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.81, down 0.4 percent, WTI crude is down 2.61 percent and gold is down 0.64 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.43 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is down 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.84, down 0.2 percent, WTI crude is down 2.58 percent and gold is down 0.38 percent.
Ukraine's prime minister said Ukraine secured $841 million from the WBG under a Canadian government guarantee. Cantor Fitzgerald upgrades Omeros to Overweight; $22 target. U.S. diesel prices hit fresh record at $6.527/gal.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.28 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 down 0.29 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.82, down 0.34 percent, WTI crude is down 2.84 percent and gold is down 0.5 percent.
Russia Plans To Buy 3M Tons Of Grain For State Fund - IFX. European Stocks Rebound. SENIOR IRANIAN OFFICIAL TO REUTERS: IRAN'S PROPOSAL WAS DELIVERED TO US VIA MEDIATORS ON SEPTEMBER 16. 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 down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.05 percent and dollar yen is down 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.9, up 0.2 percent, WTI crude is down 1.23 percent and gold is down 0.74 percent.
Vinspeed, Siemens Mobility sign contract up to €1 bln. Bravo Mining reports Luanga project PFS with after-tax NPV8% of US$1.45 billion. Urja Global Approves Up To $500 Million Fundraising Via Securities Issuance.
Iran's IRGC: Must negotiate if national interests required. Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: Iran won’t surrender, will stand up to the US - Fars. Iran's Ghalibaf: Trump cannot impose his power on Iran.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.85, down 0.13 percent, WTI crude is down 1.76 percent and gold is down 0.48 percent.
IMIP cuts nickel pig iron output due to El Niño water shortages. PADINI HOLDINGS BERHAD: Yong Pang Chaun acquires 112,000 shares. Ineos to halt UK chemical plants on high energy costs.
Brent and US crude futures down over 1% after Kyodo reports that Iran offered to reopen the strait within 7 days. Here Group Limited posts Q4 revenue decline; books goodwill impairment. Vinspeed and Siemens Mobility sign turnkey contract up to €1 billion. 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.
Golden provokes fellow House Democrats. Saudi-Houthi conflict poised to escalate. Equity positioning weakening, short-covering risk increasing - Citi. 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 down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.3 percent, Dow futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.42 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.3 percent and Russell futures is down 0.42 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.9, up 0.2 percent, WTI crude is up 0.6 percent and gold is down 1.19 percent.
Iran Proposes Early Opening Of The Strait; 'Within 7 Days' After Us Blockade Lifts — Kyodo. Sterling stuck in tight range vs euro amid BOE repricing talk. Tech stocks rise on AI fever; oil, bond yields temper rally. 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.
LIC said to lead bidding in NSE’s $2.4 billion India IPO. POSCO Future M wins LFP cathode supply deal. HgCapital Trust to invest about £33 mln in EnterSoftone. 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.
Gazprom resumes Power of Siberia deliveries after scheduled maintenance. Skanska wins $84 million Georgia data-center construction contract. INEOS idles remaining European acetyls plants on energy costs.
Italy confirms 2025 budget deficit at 3.1% of GDP. German institutes lift 2026 and 2027 growth forecasts, Reuters says. Hg invests about €1 billion for majority stake in Entersoftone.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent, Dow futures is down 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.28 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.78, down 0.61 percent, WTI crude is up 0.82 percent and gold is down 1.07 percent.
Asian cash markets finished higher: the Hang Seng closed up 1.24 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 1.03 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.15 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.3 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 1.6 percent, Alibaba up 1.95 percent, SoftBank Group up 1.09 percent, Tencent up 4.6 percent and Mitsubishi UFJ down 0.88 percent.
FTSE MIB Declines on Tuesday. DAX on Cautious Note. Hedia gets EU OK to offer digital diabetes care to children. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an Arrival Ceremony [9:10 AM Local] at 08:10 UTC.
French power contract jumps 193.58% on low wind and hydro. AI firms urge Australia to relax ban on training models. Colombia Accepts Biodegradability Evidence For Symphony's d2w Masterbatch. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an Arrival Ceremony [9:10 AM Local] at 08:10 UTC.
Ukraine: Hit Russia's Kuibyshev refinery. European Stocks Cautious. Russia's Lavrov and Rubio expected to meet September 23rd - Tass. 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 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.08 percent and dollar yen is up 0.27 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.67, down 1.34 percent, WTI crude is up 0.88 percent and gold is down 0.72 percent.
Russia's Lavrov, Rubio Expected To Meet Sept. 23 - TASS. Gilt yields rise after stronger-than-expected U.K. borrowing data. UBS CEO Ermotti calls 90% CET1 proposal no compromise. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in an Arrival Ceremony [9:10 AM Local] at 08:10 UTC.
ASX 200 closes higher, miners and tech stocks lift index. Ukraine drone attack kills one in Russia's Samara region. Borosil Renewables delays Bharuch plant expansion to March 2027 on Mideast conflict.
Copper tops $14,700/mt as supply concerns and tech rally boost. European shares muted; investors await potential US-Iran talks. Shell EPS forecast raised on higher prices, ARC acquisition — talk.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 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 0.25 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.32 percent and gold is down 0.64 percent.
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