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 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.21 percent, Dow futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.22 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.12 percent and gold is up 0.82 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.29 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.08 percent and gold is up 0.76 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.27 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is unchanged at 0 percent and gold is up 0.77 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.25 percent and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.65 percent and gold is up 0.87 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.
Trump says he will embark on 32 days of campaign travel before Nov elections. University Bancorp closes $25 million private placement of subordinated notes due 2036. Bayer trial tests remaining Roundup claims after US Supreme Court win.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.19 percent, euro dollar is down 0.26 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.95 percent and gold is up 1.09 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.21 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.35 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.26 percent and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.89 percent and gold is up 1 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.29 percent, Dow futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is down 0.31 percent.
US Stocks Dip as Elevated Yields Weigh. Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next Fed rate hike. Lexeo Therapeutics issues $3 million of unregistered shares in Mantle merger.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.22 percent and Russell futures is down 0.37 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.17 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.21 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.35 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.21 percent, euro dollar is down 0.26 percent and dollar yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.11, up 0.25 percent, WTI crude is down 3.76 percent and gold is up 0.91 percent.
Apple’s latest OS blocks The Trade Desk from serving ads on Safari. PRES TRUMP Q&A W/ A.I. EXECS: DATA CENTERS TO BE VERY GENEROUS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES; REPEATS, A.I. BIGGER THAN INTERNET, INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. MOC imbalance points to $700 million on the sell side. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 20:00 UTC.
No evacuation alert has been issued for European citizens in Iran - Fars News. My Beat delays Q3 2026 interim report to Nov 13 from Oct 13. UN alarms over reports Myanmar airstrike killed 50. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 20:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is down 0.25 percent and Russell futures is down 0.45 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.13 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.22 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.39 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 down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.98, down 0.56 percent, WTI crude is down 3.6 percent and gold is up 0.82 percent.
Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine by year-end, Zelenskiy says. Money Quote: No Need for Urgency — WSJ. OPEC+ Likely to Stick With Plan for Steady Quotas, Delegates Say — BBG. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 20:00 UTC.
Iran's President's Office: We will not compromise on nuclear rights in any way; this was a key point highlighted in the President's speech - IRIB News. OPEC+ is likely to stick with the plan for steady quotas - Delegates. US Stocks Mixed as Yields Remain at Multiyear Highs. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 20:00 UTC.
Iran Foreign Ministry warns regional countries of the consequences of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the UAE - Fars News. Eversource Energy Says Co And Dartmouth Engineering Selected For DOE SPARK Program.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.25 percent, Dow futures is down 0.28 percent and Russell futures is down 0.5 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.11 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.26 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.51 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.26 percent and dollar yen is down 0.08 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.068 percent, unchanged and the 30-year yield is at 5.598 percent, up 3.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 3.4 percent and gold is up 0.83 percent.
Traders now see about a 50-50 chance of a Fed rate hike in October, down from about 70% previously. Fed's Williams: K-Shaped Economy Is ‘Very Real’. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 19:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is down 0.44 percent and Russell futures is down 0.71 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.07 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.32 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.58 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.22 percent, euro dollar is down 0.24 percent and dollar yen is down 0.13 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.073 percent, up 0.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.268 percent, up 2.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.602 percent, up 4.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.17, up 0.62 percent, WTI crude is down 3.47 percent and gold is up 0.68 percent.
Breaking. ST LOUIS FED'S MUSALEM Q&A/LONDON: COULD IMPROVE THE FOMC'S QUARTERLY ECONOMIC PROJECTIONS BY SHOWING HOW THE DATA CAN BE INTERDEPENDENT.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.22 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.13 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.72 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.33 percent, euro dollar is down 0.3 percent and dollar yen is down 0.06 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.088 percent, up 2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.276 percent, up 3.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.603 percent, up 4.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.38, up 1.93 percent, WTI crude is down 2.98 percent and gold is up 0.66 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.41 percent and Russell futures is down 0.66 percent.
Fed's Goolsbee: Massive deficits are a form of stimulus and can overheat the economy. Fed’s Goolsbee: ‘Keep Your Eye On Productivity’.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.56 percent and Russell futures is down 0.87 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.02 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.81 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.38 percent, euro dollar is down 0.47 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.106 percent, up 3.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.289 percent, up 4.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.615 percent, up 5.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.3, up 1.43 percent, WTI crude is down 2.37 percent and gold is up 0.29 percent.
Correction. Correction or clarification: Lamor Corporation Plc (LAMOR) Cuts 2026 Revenue and Adjusted EBIT Guidance. The corrected information replaces the earlier version.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.4 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.64 percent and Russell futures is down 0.94 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.37 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.06 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.79 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.39 percent, euro dollar is down 0.47 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.1 percent, up 3.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.287 percent, up 4.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.615 percent, up 5.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.36, up 1.8 percent, WTI crude is down 2.11 percent and gold is up 0.26 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: the S and P 500 is down 0.34 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.13 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.68 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.29 percent, euro dollar is down 0.38 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.091 percent, up 2.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.274 percent, up 3.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.603 percent, up 4.2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.21, up 0.87 percent, WTI crude is down 2.41 percent and gold is up 0.45 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.05 percent, Dow futures is down 0.59 percent and Russell futures is down 0.82 percent.
BoE's Taylor: It's not clear to me that OIS rates give a clear signal of BoE market rate expectations. I'm not a fan. BoE's Taylor: BoE agents' survey of firms' wage intentions, due in January 2027, will be very significant data point. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Meeting and Luncheon on Super Intelligence at 16:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent, Dow futures is down 0.7 percent and Russell futures is down 0.83 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.34 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.14 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.27 percent, euro dollar is down 0.31 percent and dollar yen is up 0.07 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.106 percent, up 3.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.285 percent, up 4.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.614 percent, up 5.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.32, up 1.56 percent, WTI crude is down 2.27 percent and gold is up 0.47 percent.
European cash markets finished mixed: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.3 percent, the DAX closed up 0.1 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.53 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.45 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.56 percent, BP down 2.27 percent, Barclays down 0.74 percent, HSBC down 0.42 percent and Shell down 1.66 percent. continental European volume leaders were Deutsche Telekom down 1.01 percent, UBS up 0.05 percent, Nestle down 0.96 percent, Novartis down 0.4 percent and SAP up 0.71 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.62 percent and Russell futures is down 0.81 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.12 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.71 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.3 percent, euro dollar is down 0.33 percent and dollar yen is up 0.12 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.106 percent, up 3.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.285 percent, up 4.5 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.611 percent, up 5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.39, up 1.99 percent, WTI crude is down 1.08 percent and gold is up 0.43 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.2 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.32 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.35 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.25 percent, euro dollar is down 0.29 percent and dollar yen is up 0.15 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.088 percent, up 2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.259 percent, up 1.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.594 percent, up 3.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.84, down 1.43 percent, WTI crude is down 1.13 percent and gold is up 0.72 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is down 0.46 percent and Russell futures is down 0.55 percent.
Belgium Inflation Climbs To 40-month High. Consumers Expect Higher Rates Over the Next Year — Market Talk. US President Trump: Iran Will Not Have A Nuclear Weapon And Is Failing Very Badly, Nuclear Issue Will Be Over With Very Soon.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.03 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.42 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.21 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 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.073 percent, up 0.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.247 percent, up 0.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.58 percent, up 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.92, down 0.93 percent, WTI crude is down 1.21 percent and gold is up 0.64 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is down 0.37 percent and Russell futures is down 0.42 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.03 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.36 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.12 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.19 percent, euro dollar is down 0.24 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.08 percent, up 1.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.251 percent, up 1.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.58 percent, up 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.95, down 0.75 percent, WTI crude is down 1.34 percent and gold is up 0.73 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.23 percent, Dow futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.21 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent, Dow futures is down 0.13 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.03 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.25 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 5.072 percent, up 0.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.238 percent, down 0.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.561 percent, unchanged. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.81, down 1.62 percent, WTI crude is down 2.35 percent and gold is up 0.45 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.05 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.17 percent, euro dollar is down 0.21 percent and dollar yen is down 0.02 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 5.064 percent, down 0.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.23 percent, down 1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.556 percent, down 0.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.89, down 1.12 percent, WTI crude is down 2.03 percent and gold is up 0.42 percent.
Temporary Support on U.K. Energy Bills Could Ease Inflation Pressures — Market Talk. NLC India incorporates 50:50 joint venture with NALCO for 1,080 MW thermal power plant. Fangdd Network 1H 2026 net loss widens to RMB 34.48 million; revenue down 43%. The next scheduled risk is S&P/CS HPI Composite-20 y/y at 13:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.36 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 5.055 percent, down 1.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.217 percent, down 2.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.541 percent, down 2 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.85, down 1.37 percent, WTI crude is down 2.28 percent and gold is up 0.48 percent.
Iraq's Transport Ministry: Iraqi Airways Preparing To Resume Flights To Iran After Securing Special Exemption. US VP Vance: Iran must behave for there to be any kind of deal. Iraq's Transport Ministry: Iraqi airways are preparing to resume flights to Iran after securing special exemption. Flights to and from Iran expected to resume in October, starting from Najaf international airport - Transport Ministry. The next scheduled risk is GDP m/m at 12:30 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.13 percent and dollar yen is down 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.8, down 1.68 percent, WTI crude is down 1.97 percent and gold is up 0.49 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.31 percent, Dow futures is up 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.14 percent, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.83, down 1.49 percent, WTI crude is down 1.16 percent and gold is up 0.53 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.3 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.14 percent, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16, down 0.44 percent, WTI crude is down 0.68 percent and gold is up 0.43 percent.
T1 Energy launches $50.0 million 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2031. Italy distances Egypt from Regeni verdict after opposition criticism. AAR shares jump after Q1 results beat and deal for 65% of MRO Holdings.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.23 percent, euro dollar is down 0.24 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.1, up 0.19 percent, WTI crude is down 0.4 percent and gold is up 0.3 percent.
Canada stocks: TSX futures muted as oil gains offset GDP caution. Incline Equity Partners acquires industrial fluid power distributor The Conrad Company. Hextar Retail Berhad offer closes at 5:00pm Malaysian time on 29 September 2026.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.14 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.25 percent, euro dollar is down 0.29 percent and dollar yen is up 0.18 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.15, up 0.5 percent, WTI crude is down 0.49 percent and gold is up 0.31 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.14 percent.
India stocks slip; rupee ends near flat at 95.98; 10-year yield 7.1705%. Germany intends to block Cosco plan to buy 80% of logistics firm Zippel. CarMax reports second-quarter fiscal 2027 results, plans share repurchases in Q3.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 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 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.13, up 0.37 percent, WTI crude is down 0.03 percent and gold is up 0.09 percent.
Kremlin: Iranian Official's Statement On Withdrawing From Non-Proliferation Treaty Requires Clarification. Amnesty: Mali joint operations killed at least 34 civilians, Reuters reports. Roblon Q1—Q3 2025/26 revenue falls 39% to DKK 110.9m; EBIT before special items loss DKK 14.4m.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.16 percent, euro dollar is down 0.23 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.09, up 0.12 percent, WTI crude is up 0.04 percent and gold is up 0.09 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.18 percent, euro dollar is down 0.22 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.11, up 0.25 percent, WTI crude is up 0.35 percent and gold is up 0.1 percent.
BoJ Yen Index Sep-29: 73.83 (prev 73.78). Ukraine Pres: Confirms Two Ships Hit In Odesa Region. ECB has time, needs flexibility, policymaker Kazimir says. The next scheduled risk is Consumer Price Expectations at 09:00 UTC.
Catania airport closes again due to Mount Etna hours after reopening. Eurozone Bond Yields Decline as Oil-Price Pressure Eases Slightly — Market Talk. CSC Holdings HY2026 loss attributable to owners widens to HK$21.83 million. The next scheduled risk is Consumer Price Expectations at 09:00 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.15 percent, euro dollar is down 0.19 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.12, up 0.31 percent, WTI crude is up 1 percent and gold is up 0.08 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.6 percent, the Hang Seng closed unchanged at 0 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.49 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.27 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.51 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 2.32 percent, SoftBank Group down 3.27 percent, Alibaba down 1.39 percent, AIA Group unchanged at 0 percent and Meituan down 2.09 percent.
FTSE MIB Rises on Tuesday. French Stocks Extend Gains. Midcap, Smallcap to showcase strong earnings, says Enigma Investment, expects consumer companies to shine.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 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 0.04 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 down 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.11, up 0.25 percent, WTI crude is up 0.87 percent and gold is up 0.17 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.23 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.31 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.44 percent and gold is up 0.1 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.29 percent.
Australia 10Y Yield Retreats from 2011 Highs. Israel kills Hamas armed wing head Izz al-Din Al-Beik in Gaza, officials say. Kyeryong Construction selected for KRW 241.1 billion Section 1 earthworks contract. The next scheduled risk is KOF Economic Barometer at 07:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is up 0.03 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.49 percent and gold is up 0.18 percent.
Japanese Yields Ease After Strong Auction. RBA lifts interest rates to highest level since 2011 as inflation persists. Nordic Stocks Tipped to Open Slightly Higher — Market Talk. The next scheduled risk is KOF Economic Barometer at 07:00 UTC.
Breaking. Japan Government Maintains Gradual Economic Recovery Outlook, Warns about Rising Costs of Living amid Lingering Iran War.
Fed Interest Rate Probabilities. Vuxen Group AB CEO Tobias Fransson to step down, to stay until 31 December 2026. Riverside invests in France medical group, partners with Selenium Medical CDMO. The next scheduled risk is KOF Economic Barometer at 07:00 UTC.
RBA's Gov. Bullock: We need to see quarterly core inflation numbers sitting around 0.6%. RBA Bullock: Think We Are Near The Top Of Range Of Neutral. European Stocks Set for Positive Open.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.45 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.45 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.07 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.61 percent and gold is up 0.06 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.6 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is down 0.48 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.46 percent and Russell futures is down 0.48 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.1 percent and dollar yen is unchanged at 0 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.87 percent and gold is down 0.15 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.39 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent and Russell futures is down 0.39 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.08 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.77 percent and gold is down 0.23 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.44 percent, Dow futures is down 0.21 percent and Russell futures is down 0.37 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.47 percent and Russell futures is down 0.37 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.06 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.87 percent and gold is down 0.18 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.4 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.34 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.4 percent and Russell futures is down 0.34 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.02 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.58 percent and gold is down 0.11 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.31 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.23 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.31 percent and Russell futures is down 0.23 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 down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.44 percent and gold is up 0.05 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.39 percent, Dow futures is down 0.2 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.19 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.24 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.04 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.29 percent and gold is up 0.01 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is steady; the dollar index is unchanged at 0 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.03 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.03 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.25 percent, Dow futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.14 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.02 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.08 percent and gold is down 0.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.19 percent and Russell futures is down 0.15 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.02 percent and dollar yen is down 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.85 percent and gold is down 0.39 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.12 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent, Dow futures is down 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.56 percent and gold is down 0.36 percent.
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