A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.07 percent and gold is up 0.14 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.08 percent and gold is up 0.15 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.57 percent and dollar yen is up 0.6 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.47 percent and gold is up 0.11 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.51 percent, euro dollar is down 0.55 percent and dollar yen is up 0.61 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.58 percent and gold is up 0.15 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.76 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.85 percent and Russell futures is down 1.85 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.54 percent, euro dollar is down 0.62 percent and dollar yen is up 0.61 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.47 percent and gold is down 1.25 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.77 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.86 percent, Dow futures is down 0.78 percent and Russell futures is down 1.85 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.75 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.85 percent and Russell futures is down 1.85 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.51 percent, euro dollar is down 0.58 percent and dollar yen is up 0.65 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.61 percent and gold is down 1.28 percent.
ECONOMIC CALENDAR/ FED SPEAK SCHEDULE for Thursday Sept 24. UK's Chancellor Healey spoke to Bessent on stepping up pressure on Iran and how to work together to drive growth in both nations.
Hassett Blasts Fed Officials Calling For Hikes In Recent Days - BBG. EVMN Evommune Announces Late-Breaker Presentation of Phase 2a Data for EVO301 in Atopic Dermatitis at European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology 2026 Congress. Wall Street turns red as benchmark Treasury yield touches 19-year high.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.74 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.83 percent, Dow futures is down 0.76 percent and Russell futures is down 1.84 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.75 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.85 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.75 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.51 percent, euro dollar is down 0.55 percent and dollar yen is up 0.63 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.31, up 7.74 percent, WTI crude is up 2.3 percent and gold is down 1.3 percent.
One Catalyst for Today's Bond Selloff: U.S. Business Activity Growth — WSJ. Judge Weighs Trump Ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico From White House - BBG. Oil Futures Pick Up After Losing Streak — Market Talk.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.77 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.88 percent, Dow futures is down 0.72 percent and Russell futures is down 1.72 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.71 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.86 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.5 percent, euro dollar is down 0.57 percent and dollar yen is up 0.62 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.14, up 6.54 percent, WTI crude is up 2.38 percent and gold is down 1.23 percent.
Potential Voluntary Cap on Diesel Exports Could Create New Problems — Market Talk. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.71 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.87 percent, Dow futures is down 0.69 percent and Russell futures is down 1.66 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.69 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.83 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.59 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.49 percent, euro dollar is down 0.54 percent and dollar yen is up 0.6 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.01 percent, up 16.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.125 percent, up 15.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.41 percent, up 10.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15, up 5.56 percent, WTI crude is up 1.94 percent and gold is down 1.13 percent.
AMERICAS OIL: *Sen. Grassley posts on X about White House, diesel export ban. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:30 UTC.
White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban. Brent Extends Gains as Geopolitical Risks Persist. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.7 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.89 percent, Dow futures is down 0.67 percent and Russell futures is down 1.69 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.74 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.94 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.51 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.53 percent, euro dollar is down 0.58 percent and dollar yen is up 0.62 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.003 percent, up 16.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.12 percent, up 15.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.41 percent, up 10.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.93, up 5.07 percent, WTI crude is up 1.99 percent and gold is down 1.26 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.85 percent, Dow futures is down 0.59 percent and Russell futures is down 1.59 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.66 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.92 percent and Russell futures is down 1.59 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.43 percent, euro dollar is down 0.53 percent and dollar yen is up 0.58 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 10-year yield is at 5.122 percent, up 15.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.1, up 6.26 percent, WTI crude is up 1.45 percent and gold is down 1.04 percent.
Mounting inflation pressures put more Fed rate hikes in view. Russia's natural gas output up 3.8% y/y in January - August, Rosstat says. WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS REPORT THAT US IS CONSIDERING A DIESEL EXPORT BAN IS 'FAKE NEWS'. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 18:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.84 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.14 percent, Dow futures is down 0.69 percent and Russell futures is down 1.75 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.72 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.99 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.57 percent, euro dollar is down 0.6 percent and dollar yen is up 0.6 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.018 percent, up 17.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.125 percent, up 15.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.399 percent, up 9.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.34, up 7.95 percent, WTI crude is up 1.37 percent and gold is down 1.34 percent.
ECB'S Lane: We're not seeing any big wage response to the energy shock. US TSYS UPDATE: BENCHMARK 10-YR YIELD NOW 5.127%, +0.158.
4 Counterparties Take $461 Mln At Fed Reverse Repo (prev $453 Mln, 8 Bids). US diesel futures fall after report of export ban plan.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.77 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.04 percent, Dow futures is down 0.73 percent and Russell futures is down 1.73 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.84 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.18 percent and Russell futures is down 1.73 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.58 percent, euro dollar is down 0.66 percent and dollar yen is up 0.66 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 10-year yield is at 5.104 percent, up 13.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.19, up 6.9 percent, WTI crude is up 0.86 percent and gold is down 1.25 percent.
LATAM FX: COP, CLP Under Pressure As Post-Fed Dollar Gains Extend. FED: US TSY 5Y NOTE AUCTION: HIGH YLD 5.033%; ALLOTMENT 30.34%. WHITE HOUSE PREPARING PLAN FOR 90-DAY DIESEL EXPORTS BAN - POLITICO.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.65 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.94 percent, Dow futures is down 0.65 percent and Russell futures is down 1.47 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.71 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.05 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.34 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.47 percent, euro dollar is down 0.52 percent and dollar yen is up 0.59 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.981 percent, up 13.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.091 percent, up 12.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.39 percent, up 8.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.82, up 4.29 percent, WTI crude is up 2.03 percent and gold is down 1.23 percent.
GERMANY: IG Metall Wage Demands May End Up Compatible W/ ECB 2% Target. RECAP: US TSY TO BUYBACK MAX $6 BLN OF 20-YR TO 30-YR US BONDS TOMORROW; MEANWHILE US 10-YR YIELD 5.095%, HIGHEST SINCE JULY 2007. The next scheduled risk is 5-Year Note Auction at 17:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.62 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.89 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.32 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.47 percent, euro dollar is down 0.5 percent and dollar yen is up 0.62 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.963 percent, up 12.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.083 percent, up 11.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.389 percent, up 8.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.8, up 4.15 percent, WTI crude is up 2.33 percent and gold is down 1.38 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.69 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent, Dow futures is down 0.71 percent and Russell futures is down 1.54 percent.
European cash markets finished lower: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.39 percent, the DAX closed down 0.66 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.39 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.03 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.69 percent, BP up 2.75 percent, Barclays down 1.03 percent, HSBC up 0.34 percent and Shell up 1.99 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS down 1.71 percent, Deutsche Telekom down 1.03 percent, Novartis up 0.98 percent, SAP up 2.27 percent and Sanofi down 1.72 percent.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Conditions include accepting the safe route in Hormuz, in which an understanding between the two coastal countries has been reached.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.83 percent, Dow futures is down 0.45 percent and Russell futures is down 1.2 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.57 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.82 percent and Russell futures is down 1.2 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.47 percent, euro dollar is down 0.51 percent and dollar yen is up 0.66 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 10-year yield is at 5.071 percent, up 10.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.58, up 2.6 percent, WTI crude is up 2.25 percent and gold is down 1.33 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.35 percent and Russell futures is down 1.35 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.46 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.73 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.33 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.38 percent, euro dollar is down 0.43 percent and dollar yen is up 0.6 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.937 percent, up 9.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.054 percent, up 8.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.365 percent, up 6.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.49, up 1.97 percent, WTI crude is up 1.04 percent and gold is down 1.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.56 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.04 percent and Russell futures is down 1.38 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.44 percent, euro dollar is down 0.47 percent and dollar yen is up 0.61 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 10-year yield is at 5.054 percent, up 8.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.71, up 3.52 percent, WTI crude is up 1.48 percent and gold is down 1.16 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.97 percent, Dow futures is down 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 1.38 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.48 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.94 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.41 percent, euro dollar is down 0.41 percent and dollar yen is up 0.56 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.926 percent, up 8.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.037 percent, up 6.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.347 percent, up 4.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.43, up 1.55 percent, WTI crude is up 1.23 percent and gold is down 1.19 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.53 percent, Dow futures is down 0.34 percent and Russell futures is down 1.15 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.91 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.16 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.3 percent and Russell futures is down 0.49 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.25 percent, euro dollar is down 0.31 percent and dollar yen is up 0.34 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the 10-year yield is at 4.988 percent, up 2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.28, up 0.49 percent, WTI crude is up 0.94 percent and gold is down 0.63 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.31 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.3 percent, euro dollar is down 0.42 percent and dollar yen is up 0.42 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.866 percent, up 2.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.99 percent, up 2.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.318 percent, up 1.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.3, up 0.63 percent, WTI crude is up 0.68 percent and gold is down 0.72 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.25 percent, Dow futures is down 0.31 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.33 percent, euro dollar is down 0.42 percent and dollar yen is up 0.42 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.864 percent, up 2.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.992 percent, up 2.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.322 percent, up 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.33, up 0.84 percent, WTI crude is up 0.13 percent and gold is down 0.64 percent.
Iran's Pres. Iran's President Pezeshkian Speaks (Tentative). The next scheduled risk is SARB Interest Rate Decision at 13:00 UTC.
GILTS: GBP 3m10y Vol. In Middle Of Multi-Month Range; Oil & Fiscal Key. Ukraine's Agriculture Minister: Ukraine Sees Potential To Ship 20M Tons Of Grain. Top Big Cap Positive News Movers Premarket: Quantum names higher off IONQ QBTS headlines WOR: +16% Earnings IONQ: +11% Demonstrates Industry's First End-to-End Real-Time Quantum Error Decoder CBRL: +8% Earnings QBTS: +4.5% CGI and D-Wave Quantum partner to advance enterprise quantum adoption.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.25 percent, Dow futures is down 0.19 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.25 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.28 percent, euro dollar is down 0.35 percent and dollar yen is up 0.38 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.17 percent and gold is down 0.7 percent.
MNI Gas Weekly: US-Iran Diplomacy Pressures Gas. CROSS ASSET: Risk-Negative Move As Energy Recovery Extends. Eurozone PMIs Push ECB Rate-Hike Case — Market Talk. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in Executive Time at 12:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.47 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.26 percent, euro dollar is down 0.38 percent and dollar yen is up 0.41 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.24, up 0.21 percent, WTI crude is up 0.06 percent and gold is down 0.76 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent, Dow futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.47 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.33 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 down 0.33 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.28 percent and dollar yen is up 0.31 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.16, down 0.35 percent, WTI crude is down 0.64 percent and gold is down 0.55 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.35 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.27 percent, euro dollar is down 0.36 percent and dollar yen is up 0.32 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.18, down 0.21 percent, WTI crude is down 1.12 percent and gold is down 0.48 percent.
MEXICO: USDMXN Surges as Hawkish Fed Outweighs Cautious Banxico. MNI: INVITE: LIVESTREAM MNI CONNECT With ECB's Cipollone On Oct 6.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.29 percent, euro dollar is down 0.32 percent and dollar yen is up 0.33 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.17, down 0.28 percent, WTI crude is down 0.54 percent and gold is down 0.59 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.23 percent, euro dollar is down 0.34 percent and dollar yen is up 0.38 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.13, down 0.56 percent, WTI crude is down 0.64 percent and gold is down 0.52 percent.
FOREX: USD Index Pushes to New Post-Fed Highs. ENERGY: “*KREMLIN: NO GROUNDS FOR UKRAINE PEACE TALKS YET: IFX” BBG.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.27 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.31 percent and dollar yen is up 0.35 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.16, down 0.35 percent, WTI crude is down 0.67 percent and gold is down 0.49 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.2 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.2 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.24 percent and dollar yen is up 0.29 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.14, down 0.49 percent, WTI crude is down 0.3 percent and gold is down 0.45 percent.
BOE Could Face Pressure to Raise Rates After Rate Increases by Peers — Market Talk. European stocks gain as oil slides, AI buzz lifts tech.
South Africa's headline inflation rate inches higher in August. The next scheduled risk is S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI at 08:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.15 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.15 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.31 percent and dollar yen is up 0.29 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 14.18, down 0.21 percent, WTI crude is down 1.02 percent and gold is down 0.43 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Hang Seng closed down 0.87 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.34 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.9 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.38 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 3.68 percent, Alibaba down 4.53 percent, SoftBank Group up 1.09 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ down 0.88 percent and Tencent down 2.39 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 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 up 0.28 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.03 percent and gold is down 0.21 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.21 percent and dollar yen is up 0.23 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.28 percent and gold is down 0.23 percent.
European Stocks Head for Higher Open. GILTS: Holding Off Yesterday's Lows. Iran's Deputy Oil Minister: Half of the damaged capacity of the South Pars gas field is back in production - Fars News.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.23 percent and dollar yen is up 0.24 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.49 percent and gold is down 0.11 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.14 percent and gold is unchanged at 0 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.18 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.84 percent and gold is up 0.09 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.71 percent and gold is up 0.12 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.12 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.2 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.31 percent and gold is up 0.11 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.17 percent and dollar yen is up 0.19 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.13 percent and gold is down 0.01 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent and dollar yen is up 0.19 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.87 percent and gold is down 0.13 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is up 0.19 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.93 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 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 up 0.2 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.65 percent and gold is up 0.03 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.35 percent and gold is up 0.12 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.05 percent and dollar yen is up 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.53 percent and gold is up 0.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.68 percent and gold is up 0.5 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 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 up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 1.03 percent and gold is up 0.59 percent.
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