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 up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.66 percent and gold is down 0.19 percent.
UK Shop Inflation Slows As Retailers Extend Promotions, BRC Says - BBG. Asiatic Group (ATIC.SI) halted pending announcement release. Sangoma Technologies reports Q1 adjusted loss of 7 cents per share, revenue falls 19.4%. The next scheduled risk is The President and the President of the People's Republic of China deliver Remarks at 23:55 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.81 percent and gold is down 0.32 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.16 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.79 percent and gold is down 0.32 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.14 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.94 percent and gold is down 0.44 percent.
Aragchi: If US wants deal or peace, Iran has offered solution - IRNA. Iran's Araqchi: conditions set by supreme leader must be met for Strait of Hormuz to reopen - IRNA. Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi: US Response To Be Conveyed To Tehran Through Qatari Mediators. The next scheduled risk is Jobseekers Total at 22:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.78 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.17 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.93 percent and gold is down 4.05 percent.
Libyan, Moroccan and Qatari military and government aircraft landed in Abu Dhabi during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit - Israel's Kan News. TSX hits nearly two-month low as gold slides, bond yields climb. AAR Q1 FY2027 EPS rises to $1.00; sales increase 24% to $918 million.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.76 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.64 percent and Russell futures is down 0.66 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.77 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.66 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.17 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.9 percent and gold is down 3.94 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.77 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.23 percent, euro dollar is down 0.17 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.04, up 7.87 percent, WTI crude is up 0.52 percent and gold is down 3.93 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.73 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.59 percent and Russell futures is down 0.62 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.79 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.08 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.23 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.13 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.01, up 7.67 percent, WTI crude is up 0.47 percent and gold is down 3.59 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.71 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.58 percent and Russell futures is down 0.57 percent.
Iranian Official: Iran's position on the nuclear issue has not changed, no discussions are currently taking place on this matter - Fars News. PRESIDENT TRUMP Q&A: THINK DEAL WILL BE DONE WITH CANADA - AFTER THEY APOLOGIZE.
UAE-Netanyahu meeting took place with the knowledge and blessing of the American government - Israel's Hayom News. US Market Wrap 28/09/2026: Trump Offers Iran Economic Relief For Concrete Nuclear Concessions; Iran Pessimistic About US-Deal Before Midterms. Iran’s Position On The Nuclear Issue Remains Unchanged, The Official Added, Stressing That No Discussions Are Taking Place On The Matter — Press TV.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.62 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent, Dow futures is down 0.49 percent and Russell futures is down 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.65 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.95 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.24 percent, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is up 0.14 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.07 percent, up 6.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.242 percent, up 5.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.565 percent, up 6.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.91, up 6.99 percent, WTI crude is up 0.05 percent and gold is down 3.59 percent.
US President Trump: Prevented Iran From Having A Nuclear Weapon. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Print Interview at 19:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.61 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.92 percent, Dow futures is down 0.52 percent and Russell futures is down 0.49 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.6 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.93 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.41 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 0.16 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.063 percent, up 5.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.234 percent, up 5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.56 percent, up 5.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.9, up 6.93 percent, WTI crude is up 0.04 percent and gold is down 3.6 percent.
Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 903 as outbreak worsens. FAA says software issue will delay Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification. Colombia holds IMF talks on financing, sources say.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.53 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.87 percent, Dow futures is down 0.39 percent and Russell futures is down 0.5 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.51 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.83 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.47 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.055 percent, up 4.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.23 percent, up 4.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.556 percent, up 5.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.94, up 7.2 percent, WTI crude is up 0.39 percent and gold is down 3.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.87 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.43 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.14 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.057 percent, up 5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.234 percent, up 5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.566 percent, up 6.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.96, up 7.33 percent, WTI crude is up 0.19 percent and gold is down 3.51 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.53 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.85 percent, Dow futures is down 0.38 percent and Russell futures is down 0.51 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.44 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.78 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.63 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.1 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.072 percent, up 6.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.247 percent, up 6.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.572 percent, up 6.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.94, up 7.2 percent, WTI crude is up 0.76 percent and gold is down 3.71 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.57 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.97 percent, Dow futures is down 0.48 percent and Russell futures is down 0.7 percent.
Breaking. US NEC DIR HASSETT Q&A/ECNY: FORECASTING CPI ON BASIS OF LAST 3 MOS, NOT 12 MOS AND THAT SHOWS 'EVERYTHING'S AROUND THE FED TARGET.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.75 percent, Dow futures is down 0.37 percent and Russell futures is down 0.5 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.53 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.84 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.059 percent, up 5.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.234 percent, up 5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.556 percent, up 5.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.81, up 6.32 percent, WTI crude is up 0.08 percent and gold is down 3.42 percent.
ECB's Pereira: NatGas Price Pressures Could Lift Inflation This Winter. Al Arabiya's Washington bureau chief: Iran and Yemen dossiers featured strongly in Saudi-US foreign ministers' meeting; Trump will not back down from economic siege on Tehran, wants Hormuz reopened without conditions. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 17:00 UTC.
Treasury Yields Climb to Fresh Heights; Oil Rises on Rejected Iran Truce — WSJ. US Official to Al Jazeera: We continue a positive discussion with Iran through intermediaries; there will be no agreement without addressing the nuclear issue. Fed watchdog flags apparent data breaches by retiring staff member. 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 0.78 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.68 percent and Russell futures is down 1.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.76 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.2 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.24 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.095 percent, up 8.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.576 percent, up 7.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.88 percent and gold is down 3.83 percent.
European cash markets finished mixed: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.02 percent, the DAX closed down 0.13 percent, the CAC 40 closed up 0.01 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.1 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.64 percent, BP up 0.9 percent, Barclays down 0.32 percent, HSBC up 0.28 percent and Shell up 1.2 percent. continental European volume leaders were Deutsche Telekom down 1.22 percent, UBS down 0.71 percent, Novartis up 1.34 percent, Nestle down 0.22 percent and SAP down 1.02 percent.
Mediobanca Calls General Meeting Of Shareholders For 29th October; To Consider Merger Into Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. MeVis cuts FY 2025/26 revenue forecast to EUR 15.0 million-15.5 million. Renovalo wins public contract worth €2.2 million. 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 0.81 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.72 percent and Russell futures is down 1.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.84 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.34 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is up 0.16 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.086 percent, up 7.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.255 percent, up 7.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.567 percent, up 6.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.35, up 9.95 percent, WTI crude is up 3.18 percent and gold is down 3.82 percent.
US Secretary of State Rubio met with Lebanese PM Mikati in Washington - Israel's Channel 12 News. ECB eyes new currency safety nets to boost euro's global role. European Stocks Rise for 2nd Session.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.88 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.45 percent, Dow futures is down 0.73 percent and Russell futures is down 1.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.76 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.31 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.87 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.27 percent, euro dollar is down 0.21 percent and dollar yen is up 0.2 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.098 percent, up 9.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.268 percent, up 8.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.577 percent, up 7.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.56, up 11.37 percent, WTI crude is up 3.43 percent and gold is down 3.95 percent.
Iran Foreign Minister's New York Stay Has Not Been Extended, Says Spokesperson - IRIB. Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei: The Foreign Minister's return to Tehran will be according to the previous schedule - IRIB News. Senegal hires adviser Sodali to identify international bondholders.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.55 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.43 percent and Russell futures is down 0.56 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.75 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.38 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.21 percent, euro dollar is down 0.27 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.059 percent, up 5.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.234 percent, up 5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.551 percent, up 4.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.82, up 6.39 percent, WTI crude is up 2.16 percent and gold is down 3.52 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 1.13 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.71 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.23 percent, euro dollar is down 0.2 percent and dollar yen is down 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.046 percent, up 3.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.217 percent, up 3.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.535 percent, up 3.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.82, up 6.39 percent, WTI crude is up 1.89 percent and gold is down 3.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.48 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.5 percent and Russell futures is down 0.67 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.56 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.86 percent, Dow futures is down 0.68 percent and Russell futures is down 0.9 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.54 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.79 percent and Russell futures is down 0.77 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.21 percent, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.066 percent, up 5.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.547 percent, up 4.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.01, up 7.67 percent, WTI crude is up 1.84 percent and gold is down 3.27 percent.
MNI: US 25 SEP EFFECTIVE FED FUNDS RATE 3.88% (UNCH VS PRIOR). Total CEO says about 10M b/d goes through Hormuz. Volkswagen sells 5.3% Gotion stake, deepens Europe battery ties.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.46 percent and Russell futures is down 0.57 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.19 percent, euro dollar is down 0.25 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.039 percent, up 3.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.521 percent, up 1.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.79 percent and gold is down 3.11 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.46 percent, Dow futures is down 0.55 percent and Russell futures is down 0.57 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.58 percent and Russell futures is down 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.18 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.045 percent, up 3.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.209 percent, up 2.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.523 percent, up 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.12, up 8.41 percent, WTI crude is up 2.62 percent and gold is down 3.2 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.61 percent, Dow futures is down 0.49 percent and Russell futures is down 0.48 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.87 percent and Russell futures is down 0.46 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.29, up 9.55 percent, WTI crude is up 3.94 percent and gold is down 3.24 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.87 percent, Dow futures is down 0.46 percent and Russell futures is down 0.46 percent.
Hubei Sanxia New Building Materials trading to halt from Sep 29 pending asset acquisition. Danube shipping to Ukrainian river ports suspended until Oct. 2, shipper says. Redcare Pharmacy raises 2026 revenue guidance again on strong Germany Rx momentum.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.82 percent, Dow futures is down 0.53 percent and Russell futures is down 0.61 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.83 percent and Russell futures is down 0.61 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.13 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.25, up 9.28 percent, WTI crude is up 3.58 percent and gold is down 3.15 percent.
South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean POW transfer. Tribal Group jumps as Main Capital raises bid to £231.2 mln. WEG plans $165 million North America generator capacity expansion.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.53 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.94 percent, Dow futures is down 0.58 percent and Russell futures is down 0.7 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.84 percent and Russell futures is down 0.58 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.17 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.35, up 9.95 percent, WTI crude is up 4.13 percent and gold is down 3.07 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.54 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.47 percent and Russell futures is down 0.64 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.55 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.64 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 down 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 4.13 percent and gold is down 3.03 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent, Dow futures is down 0.37 percent and Russell futures is down 0.62 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent and Russell futures is down 0.62 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 down 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.32, up 9.75 percent, WTI crude is up 3.86 percent and gold is down 3.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.67 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is down 0.11 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.31, up 9.68 percent, WTI crude is up 3.43 percent and gold is down 3.33 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.52 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.42 percent and Russell futures is down 0.67 percent.
Aldi to expand UK footprint despite earnings dip. Devang Mehta sees capex, financials, auto ancillaries as market opportunities. TABLE-Gree Holdings -2026/27 group forecast.
Ukraine President Zelenskiy: Our Military Also Hit Russian Oil Facilities In Krasnodar Region. Kremlin: US-Russia arms talks should have been resumed; the situation is so complex that long negotiations will be needed when they do resume. Ukraine President Zelenskiy: Ukraine's Military Hit Two Russian Defence Plants.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent, Dow futures is down 0.41 percent and Russell futures is down 0.66 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent and Russell futures is down 0.66 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 0.11 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.23, up 9.15 percent, WTI crude is up 3.29 percent and gold is down 3.38 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.91 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26 percent and Russell futures is down 0.48 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.4 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.89 percent and Russell futures is down 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.1 percent and dollar yen is down 0.27 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.18, up 8.81 percent, WTI crude is up 2.59 percent and gold is down 3.3 percent.
Treasury Selloff Extends, Stock Futures Slide to Kickoff Jobs Week. Iran's Delegation In New York Has No Plans To Negotiate With The United States - IRNA. ZAWYA: Egyptian Prime Minister, CBE Governor discuss inflation, dollar inflows.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.9 percent, Dow futures is down 0.3 percent and Russell futures is down 0.58 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.9 percent and Russell futures is down 0.58 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 down 0.34 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.18 percent and gold is down 3.11 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.73 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.57 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.67 percent, the KOSPI closed down 2.7 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.17 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 0.23 percent, SoftBank Group up 1.53 percent, Alibaba down 0.55 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ up 0.19 percent and AIA Group up 0.54 percent.
Bund Yields at 17-Year High as Rate-Hike Bets Rise. DAX Starts the Week on Cautious Note. PTA-Adhoc: Südzucker AG: Südzucker with significant earnings increase in the second quarter of 2026/27.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.95 percent, Dow futures is down 0.36 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.97 percent and Russell futures is down 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is up 0.16 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.14, up 8.54 percent, WTI crude is up 2.01 percent and gold is down 3 percent.
European Stocks Kick Off the Week Higher. BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.86 percent, Dow futures is down 0.36 percent and Russell futures is down 0.5 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.86 percent and Russell futures is down 0.5 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.2 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.24 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.31 percent and gold is down 2.93 percent.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Russia Hit Palau-Flagged Vessel In Ukraine's Odesa Region. Clicks buys 35.3% more of ARC Store for R507 million, stake rises to 61%. DGI to buy Greenpack for KRW 16.5 billion.
MHP SE reports Q2 and six-month 2026 results. Zenith Energy acquires 11 MWp Lombardy solar projects for EUR 1.08 million land cost. Ivim Technology wins 580 million won order.
BoE's Dhingra: Worry that high rates would hit investment and lower supply. GCC wealth funds pivot to defensive sectors amid Iran conflict uncertainty. NAHL Group to receive £1.85m in full and final settlement of contract dispute.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent, Dow futures is down 0.4 percent and Russell futures is down 0.6 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.93 percent and Russell futures is down 0.6 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.19 percent, euro dollar is down 0.1 percent and dollar yen is up 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.8 percent and gold is down 2.62 percent.
Creotech Instruments Q2 net profit 8.7 million zlotys. Phoenix Spree Deutschland H1 condominium sales nearly double as realisation plan advances. Entain cuts revenue outlook after Brazil online betting ban.
South Korea 10Y Yield Nears 2022 Highs. European Stocks Set for Muted Open. Foreign Banks Express UBS Merger Interest, Swiss Paper Reports - RTRS.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.82 percent, Dow futures is down 0.35 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.79 percent and Russell futures is down 0.49 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.08 percent and dollar yen is up 0.26 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.11 percent and gold is down 2.47 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.76 percent, Dow futures is down 0.39 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.76 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.14 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.32 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.18 percent and gold is down 2.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.66 percent, Dow futures is down 0.41 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.68 percent and Russell futures is down 0.56 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.14 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.37 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.8 percent and gold is down 2.18 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.36 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.33 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.8 percent and gold is down 2.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.75 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.13 percent, euro dollar is down 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.37 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.88 percent and gold is down 2.1 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.8 percent, Dow futures is down 0.38 percent and Russell futures is down 0.54 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.75 percent, Dow futures is down 0.37 percent and Russell futures is down 0.5 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.33 percent and Russell futures is down 0.42 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.59 percent, Dow futures is down 0.31 percent and Russell futures is down 0.38 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent, Dow futures is down 0.37 percent and Russell futures is down 0.44 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.26 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is down 0.32 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.3 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.44 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.34 percent and Russell futures is down 0.44 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.36 percent and Russell futures is down 0.41 percent.
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