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 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.31 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.36 percent and gold is down 0.06 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.4 percent and gold is down 0.05 percent.
New Zealand Stocks Start October Lower. Fed’s Kashkari: Labour Market Looks Strong And Shows No Signs Of Deterioration. Rolling supply shocks risk pushing up inflation expectations.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent, Dow futures is up 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.2 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In foreign exchange, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.09 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.33 percent and gold is down 0.01 percent.
Fed’s Kashkari: Rise In Bond Yields Has Been A Global Development. Fed’s Kashkari: Reasonable To Reassess Fed’s Balance Sheet Strategy.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is down 0.12 percent and gold is up 0.05 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent.
Correction. Correction or clarification: 10-Year T-Note futures hit new lows as Treasury yields surge. The corrected information replaces the earlier version.
Fed's Goolsbee: record gap between consumer sentiment vibes and actual spending data. US CENTCOM: Forces Redirected 125 Commercial Vessels During Iran Blockade. Google Unveils New AI Model Gemini 4 Argon.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is down 0.14 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.4 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.09 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.08 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.16 percent and gold is up 0.24 percent.
Primaris REIT Buys Upper Canada Mall for $411 Million. Tech Shares Lift Nasdaq as Broader Market Slips. TTM Technologies Adds $1.1 Billion in Term Loans for Acquisition. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 21:00 UTC.
Ibovespa Rises on Election Polls and Soft PCE Inflation. CME Cattle Futures Rise as Corn Falls, Slaughter Recovers. Grindr To Acquire Freddie. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 21:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is down 0.77 percent and Russell futures is down 0.33 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.25 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.33 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.11 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.1 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.22 percent and gold is up 0.23 percent.
Boeing Ethiopian Airlines Doubles 777X Order. Gladstone Investment Acquires Extrude Hone. CFTC secures over $30 million in fines against Fundsz fraud defendants. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 21:00 UTC.
Stocks Give Back Gains in Final Stretch of September — US Market Wrap. Take-Two Signs Long-Term Xbox Publishing Deal With Microsoft. Toyota to invest $1.34B in Argentina for EV plant. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 21:00 UTC.
Trump AI Adviser David Sacks Says AI Firms Agreed To External Audits - CNBC. Constellation, Amazon Sign 20-Year Deal for 190MW Nuclear Power. Synopsys targets 15% revenue CAGR through fiscal 2030. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 21:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.4 percent, Dow futures is down 0.91 percent and Russell futures is down 0.27 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is down 0.25 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.23 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.12 percent, euro dollar is down 0.15 percent and dollar yen is up 0.11 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.29, up 1.56 percent, WTI crude is up 1.3 percent and gold is up 0.18 percent.
Dollar index rises 0.08% at New York close. Trump says Powell should resign over Fed renovation deficiencies. Corn Futures Drop After USDA Reports Higher Stocks.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.21 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.69 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 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 0.06 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.38 percent and gold is up 0.15 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is down 0.53 percent and Russell futures is down 0.11 percent.
Fed's Jefferson Speaks. BoE's Pill Speaks. ECB's Sleijpen Speaks.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.46 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.32 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.78 percent and the Russell 2000 is down 0.06 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.08 percent, euro dollar is down 0.12 percent and dollar yen is up 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.089 percent, up 2.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.293 percent, up 3.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.642 percent, up 4.8 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.08, up 0.25 percent, WTI crude is up 1.36 percent and gold is up 0.06 percent.
Crude Oil Regains Ground After Significant Downturn. Canadian Dollar Weakens, Benchmark Yield Climbs. The next scheduled risk is The President makes an Announcement with the Secretary of Commerce at 19:30 UTC.
BNSF Reports Train Derailment Near Minot, North Dakota. Citgo to Ship Midwest Gasoline to Northeast Via Laurel Pipeline. RockawayX Acquires NY Hedge Fund Relayer To Expand Crypto Empire Past $2 Billion. The next scheduled risk is The President makes an Announcement with the Secretary of Commerce at 19:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent, Dow futures is down 0.42 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.69 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.01 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.07 percent, euro dollar is down 0.11 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.091 percent, up 2.8 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.298 percent, up 4.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.645 percent, up 5.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.92, down 0.75 percent, WTI crude is up 1.14 percent and gold is up 0.13 percent.
The Southern Banc Company Announces Q4 and Full-Year Earnings. Amazon Bets Over $1 Billion on Next-Gen Chip Design With Synopsys.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.8 percent, Dow futures is down 0.22 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.38 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.73 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.04 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.05 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.095 percent, up 3.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.302 percent, up 4.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.647 percent, up 5.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.83, down 1.31 percent, WTI crude is up 1.47 percent and gold is up 0.07 percent.
HPE Shares Jump on $1.2 Billion AMD AI Deal. First Quantum Says Panama Panel Backs Talks on New Cobre Panamá Framework. AMD Shares Slide on AI Assistant Launch Amid Broader Market Weakness.
Israel's Foreign Minister: I spoke with my UAE counterpart and agreed with him to cooperate against extremist elements threatening regional security and stability - Post on X. Israel needs to understand that normalization cannot be forced - Jerusalem Post citing a source close to the Saudi royal family. Lockheed Martin, US Army Sign New Black Hawk Production Deal.
Trump on Iran: You will see things happening very soon. Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia Lead Tech Rally on Fading Rate Fears.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.58 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.42 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.68 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.02 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.095 percent, up 3.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.302 percent, up 4.7 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.647 percent, up 5.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.01, down 0.19 percent, WTI crude is up 1.78 percent and gold is up 0.16 percent.
US Bond Yields Rise Further. WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House. Cloudified Delays Annual Results Publication.
18 Counterparties Take $11.539 Bln At Fed Reverse Repo (prev $11.446 Bln, 10 Bids). An Omani pilot who attempted to crash the plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv was neutralized, and the plane landed in Saudi Arabia - Israel's channel 14 news. Fed Watchdog Finds Renovation Failures, But No Grounds For Criminal Referral — CNBC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.81 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.48 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.77 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.2 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.02 percent, euro dollar is down 0.04 percent and dollar yen is up 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.088 percent, up 2.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.293 percent, up 3.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.641 percent, up 4.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.88, down 1 percent, WTI crude is up 1.78 percent and gold is up 0.2 percent.
ECB’s Lagarde Calls Mélenchon Debt Plan ‘Risky, Financially Very Dangerous’. Brazil Regulator Halts Part of Sigma Lithium Mine Activity. USDA Forecasts Higher Winter Wheat Production, Wheat Futures Fall. The next scheduled risk is The President hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at 17:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.78 percent, Dow futures is down 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.51 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.78 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 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 up 0.02 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.086 percent, up 2.3 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.285 percent, up 3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.64 percent, up 4.6 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.86, down 1.12 percent, WTI crude is up 2.33 percent and gold is up 0.3 percent.
DAX Closes Lower, Posts Monthly Loss. US 10-YEAR TREASURY YIELD RISES TO 5.29%, RENEWS HIGH SINCE '2007. US Crude Oil Output Rose in July, Petroleum Demand Declined - EIA. The next scheduled risk is The President hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at 17:00 UTC.
Italy PM Meloni: Italy Wants EU To Grant Member States 'Additional Flexibility' On Budget Rules To Factor In Impact Of Inflation Due To Energy Costs. Nifty Posts Worst Monthly Fall in 8 Years, Worst Series Drop Since 2001. US Economy Shows Strength, Boosting Stocks. The next scheduled risk is The President hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at 17:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.57 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.87 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.6 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.9 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.16 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is up 0.04 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.073 percent, up 1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.283 percent, up 2.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.639 percent, up 4.5 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.92, down 0.75 percent, WTI crude is up 2.1 percent and gold is up 0.2 percent.
US GDP and Core PCE top expectations. UK's PM Burnham: Strong signs Iran had role in Fairford incident. Russian GDP rose 0.8% year-on-year in August.
European cash markets finished lower: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed down 0.81 percent, the DAX closed down 0.79 percent, the CAC 40 closed down 0.89 percent and the FTSE 100 closed down 0.29 percent. UK volume leaders were Lloyds Banking Group down 0.56 percent, Barclays down 0.32 percent, BP down 0.24 percent, HSBC down 0.82 percent and Shell down 0.68 percent. continental European volume leaders were UBS down 0.59 percent, Deutsche Telekom down 1.1 percent, Novartis down 0.79 percent, Nestle down 0.31 percent and Sanofi up 1.64 percent.
ECB's Lagarde: If I Leave ECB Early, "It Will Only Be By A Few Months" — La Croix. ECB's Lagarde On If She Would Be A French Presidential Candidate: 'That Would Not Be A Good Idea At All' - La Croix. ECB's Schnabel's Speech.
ECB's President Lagarde to La Croix: France's debt situation is serious at 120% of GDP and without a path to lowering. ECB's Schnabel: Cannot Wait For Second-Round Effects To Materialise.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.57 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.83 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.34 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.57 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.82 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.32 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 5.07 percent, up 0.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.279 percent, up 2.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.633 percent, up 3.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.9, down 0.87 percent, WTI crude is up 2.18 percent and gold is up 0.34 percent.
European equities close lower. Meta Stocks Fall Amid Intensified AI Competition from OpenAI. Mt. Gox holds $2.88B in Bitcoin.
Smoke plumes in the Qatif region of Saudi Arabia - Iran's Mehr News. Baltic Dry Index falls 2.05% to 3,113. U.S. 17-week bills high rate 4.115%.
Polenergia Posts Q2 Net Loss Of 17.3 Million Zlotys. Alphabet Stocks Jump 2% on Voluntary AI Accord. Oracle AI Data Center Project Faces Power Bottleneck.
Fed October Rate Hike Bets Decline to 34.9% vs 44.8% Post US PCE Data. Bessent’s Adviser Zervos: Treasury Now Back In Charge Of Debt Maturity Structure. Gasoline Futures Rebound.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.66 percent, Dow futures is unchanged at 0 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.53 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.75 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.43 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is up 0.1 percent and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 5.057 percent, down 0.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.268 percent, up 1.3 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.624 percent, up 3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.82, down 1.37 percent, WTI crude is up 2.43 percent and gold is up 0.32 percent.
Russia Military Hit Vessel In Black Sea - IFX. US PCE Market Reactions & Deviations. US Senate Majority Leader Thune: Yet To Receive Diesel Proposal From White House.
Prime Drink Group securities halt to be revoked by B.C. regulator. Mozambique central bank holds key rate at 9.25% citing elevated inflation. US crude stocks rise but gasoline and distillate inventories fall, EIA data. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:00 UTC.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: Claims that Russia does not want peace are unfounded. Russian Foreign Ministry Spox: Weapons Factories In Europe Producing Arms For Ukraine Are Legitimate Military Targets. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.44 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.59 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.13 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.16 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.23 percent and gold is up 0.54 percent.
US Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q3: 3.74% (prev 5.02%). BHAV Acquisition Corp II prices $150 million IPO of 15 million units. U.S. gasoline futures held gains, rising nearly 3% intraday. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 15:00 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.55 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.85 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.37 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.72 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.2 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.15 percent, euro dollar is up 0.13 percent and dollar yen is down 0.25 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 5.029 percent, down 3.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.243 percent, down 1.2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.603 percent, up 0.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.77, down 1.68 percent, WTI crude is up 1.59 percent and gold is up 0.72 percent.
Most Gulf stocks lower; Trump rejects Iran sanctions easing. NASDAQ: VOLATILITY TRADING PAUSE AT 09:46 AM ET. US Q2 Economic Growth Revised Higher.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.51 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.51 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.21 percent, euro dollar is up 0.11 percent and dollar yen is down 0.24 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 5.029 percent, down 3.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.234 percent, down 2.1 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.593 percent, down 0.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.91, down 0.81 percent, WTI crude is up 2.14 percent and gold is up 1.08 percent.
Ibovespa Rises Following Election Polls and US Inflation. Nasdaq trade halt continues, reason not available. SVRN.O halted: volatility pause. The next scheduled risk is MNI Chicago Business Barometer at 13:45 UTC.
Gold Slightly Up on Softer Inflation Data. RedCloud Holdings Reports 1H Revenue of $24M. Q32 Bio: Bempikibart shows 35.3% mean SALT score reduction in alopecia areata Phase 2a. The next scheduled risk is MNI Chicago Business Barometer at 13:45 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent, Dow futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.41 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.42 percent and Russell futures is up 0.41 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.24 percent, euro dollar is up 0.13 percent and dollar yen is down 0.27 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 5.027 percent, down 3.6 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.236 percent, down 1.9 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.59 percent, down 0.4 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.85, down 1.18 percent, WTI crude is up 1.05 percent and gold is up 1.55 percent.
US Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.2%. US second-quarter GDP revised higher to 2.2% on robust consumer spending. US Federal Reserve Finalizes Changes To Annual Bank 'Stress Tests'.
Correction. Correction or clarification: US inflation rises less than expected in August; consumer spending surges. The corrected information replaces the earlier version.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.37 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.71 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.17 percent, euro dollar is up 0.23 percent and dollar yen is down 0.28 percent. Treasury yields are lower: the five-year yield is at 5.052 percent, down 1.1 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 5.247 percent, down 0.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.573 percent, down 2.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.16, up 0.75 percent, WTI crude is up 1.06 percent and gold is up 1.01 percent.
U.S. GDP, PCE data expected at 8:30am. Shaperon HY209 gel misses primary endpoint in phase 2 atopic dermatitis trial. AIB Data Centers signs 12-year Nebius deal for 50 MW AI data center capacity. The next scheduled risk is Core PCE Price Index m/m at 12:30 UTC.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.13 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.11, up 0.44 percent, WTI crude is up 1.26 percent and gold is up 0.94 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.09 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.13 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.15 percent, euro dollar is up 0.1 percent and dollar yen is down 0.16 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.28, up 1.5 percent, WTI crude is up 1.36 percent and gold is up 0.84 percent.
France and Britain in talks to end “one in, one out” migrant deal. Vne SpA reports H1 net profit of €0.8 million. Blind man sues British Museum over lack of audio described tours for Bayeux Tapestry. The next scheduled risk is CPI m/m at 12:00 UTC.
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 0.08 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.15 percent, euro dollar is up 0.12 percent and dollar yen is down 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.13 percent and gold is up 0.88 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent.
Wednesday 9/30/26 US economic and Treasury calendar. Fort Technology, majority-owned by Nexera, buys 50.1% of Logia USA. ByteTravel H1 2026 net sales up 93% to EUR 14.77 million.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.06 percent and Russell futures is down 0.07 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.17 percent, euro dollar is up 0.11 percent and dollar yen is down 0.18 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.08, up 0.25 percent, WTI crude is up 0.88 percent and gold is up 0.96 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.06 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 down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.18 percent, euro dollar is up 0.15 percent and dollar yen is down 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.98, down 0.37 percent, WTI crude is up 0.95 percent and gold is up 0.98 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.14 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.12 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 16.01, down 0.19 percent, WTI crude is up 0.68 percent and gold is up 1.01 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.15 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.28 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.17 percent, euro dollar is up 0.08 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.93, down 0.69 percent, WTI crude is up 0.67 percent and gold is up 1.07 percent.
BoJ Yen Index Sep 30: 73.88 (prev 73.83). Stock Futures Rise as Oil Prices, Rate Hike Bets Ease. Mainova adjusted EBT drops 6% to EUR 159.2 million in first half 2026. The next scheduled risk is 10-Year Bond Auction at 09:30 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.42 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.14 percent, euro dollar is up 0.08 percent and dollar yen is down 0.24 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.92, down 0.75 percent, WTI crude is up 0.37 percent and gold is up 1.22 percent.
OPEC+ oil producers set to keep output targets steady at Sunday meeting, sources say. An Israeli Official Told i24NEWS That A Major Disaster Was Averted. One Pilot Stabbed The Other Pilot And Tried To Hijack The Plane, Possibly To Crash It Into The Ground. A Struggle Began On Board, And During It The Aircraft Dived 4,000 Metres. NHC: Tropical Depression Nineteen-E holds steady, shifts east-southeastward.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, euro dollar is up 0.04 percent and dollar yen is down 0.24 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.87, down 1.06 percent, WTI crude is up 0.2 percent and gold is up 1.07 percent.
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.94 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.19 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.49 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.48 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 1.26 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi up 0.48 percent, SoftBank Group up 6.55 percent, Alibaba up 0.38 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ up 3.01 percent and Meituan up 1.63 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.38 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.13 percent, euro dollar is up 0.01 percent and dollar yen is down 0.25 percent. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.92, down 0.75 percent, WTI crude is down 0.3 percent and gold is up 1.12 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.46 percent and Russell futures is up 0.37 percent.
York Timber FY26 EPS from continuing operations drops 57% to 28.73 cents; revenue falls to R 1.88 billion. WPP Scangroup CFO Sanjeev Panwar to step down at end of year. Zambia begins talks with IMF mission on new lending programme, finance ministry says. The next scheduled risk is Unemployment Change at 07:55 UTC.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.37 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.11 percent, euro dollar is up 0.09 percent and dollar yen is down 0.29 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.25 percent and gold is up 1.13 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.08 percent and dollar yen is down 0.22 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.59 percent and gold is up 0.76 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.31 percent and Russell futures is up 0.18 percent.
Kenya's inflation at 6.8% year-on-year in September. European Stocks Head for Higher Open. Shepherd Neame FY revenue down 1.1%; pretax profit up 1.8% as beer volumes fall.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.14 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.03 percent, euro dollar is up 0.08 percent and dollar yen is down 0.21 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.29 percent and gold is up 0.65 percent.
US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.2 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.04 percent, Dow futures is up 0.35 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent.
Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is firmer; the dollar index is up 0.03 percent, euro dollar is down 0.07 percent and dollar yen is down 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 0.36 percent and gold is up 0.57 percent.
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