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Institutional investors dump Nasdaq futures at record pace
Goldman Sachs data shows institutions sold $21.6bn of Nasdaq futures in the week to August 4, the largest weekly sale on record, with positioning turning negative for the first time since May 2025.
US Criticizes Israel Over South Lebanon Military Presence
The U.S. State Department has pushed back against Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over the IDF's presence in southern Lebanon, while Katz says troops will remain in security zones long-term.
S&P 500 Edges Up as Soft CPI Eases Fed Fears
Stocks and gold advanced after tame July CPI data lowered expectations for a Fed rate hike, while Brent remained elevated on supply risks.
Emirati Royal Jet Makes Second Trip to Tehran in Two Days
An Emirati government-linked aircraft traveled to Tehran for the second consecutive day, with no official explanation provided, Fars News reported.
UK, Italy, Switzerland, Indonesia Considered for Lebanon Disarmament Mission
Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia are being considered for a foreign mission to verify Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon, with inspections of villages and private homes potentially included.
Ukrainian Drone Units Outperform US Armored Brigade in German Exercise
Ukrainian drone operators exposed gaps in U.S. adaptation to modern drone warfare during a major exercise in Germany, according to WSJ.
Paramount Discussed CNN Editorial Board Ahead of Antitrust Suit
Paramount has reportedly held discussions about creating an editorial board for CNN and other safeguards to protect journalistic independence, with talks beginning before the antitrust lawsuit against its planned $81 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Gold climbs toward $4,400 as July inflation matches consensus
Gold added about 1% to trade near $4,400 per ounce, its highest since early June, after July US inflation matched expectations on all key measures.
US Central Command Reports 59 Vessels Redirected in Iran Blockade
U.S. forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two as part of the 'Steel Wall' blockade against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command.
US July Budget Deficit Reaches $432.31B, Topping Forecasts
The US Treasury reported a $432.31 billion budget deficit for July, above the estimated $346.0 billion and near the top of economist forecasts.
WTI holds firm as Strait of Hormuz supply risk offsets US inventory build
WTI crude traded around $82.20 per barrel on Wednesday as Middle East supply concerns balanced a sharp rise in US inventories.
Stocks and Bonds Rise After US CPI Matches Expectations
US equities and Treasuries advanced after July core CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.5% annually, reducing bets on a September Fed rate hike.
Saudi Crude Exports Show Signs of Recovery as Gulf Terminal Loads Supertanker
A VLCC seen loading at Saudi Arabia’s Ju’aymah terminal for the first time in nearly a month suggests the kingdom may be resuming more crude exports through its Persian Gulf facilities.
Gold and silver recovery gains momentum but confirmation still needed
Gold and silver are showing signs that their recent correction may be over after a strong rebound in miners, but analysts say more confirmation is still required.
In-Line Inflation Keeps Stocks Steady and Lifts Gold
In-line inflation data supported risk appetite, with equities holding steady and gold gaining, according to market analyst Chris Beauchamp.
WASDE: Corn, Wheat Stocks Above Estimates; Soybeans, Cotton Tight
USDA’s global ending-stock figures showed corn and wheat above consensus, while soybeans and cotton came in below expectations.
USDA WASDE: Corn Stocks Below Forecast, Soybeans Above
USDA's August WASDE pegged corn ending stocks at 1.653B bushels, below the 1.737B estimate, while soybean stocks came in above expectations at 320M bushels.
Cooler CPI Fails to Lift Dow Jones Industrial Average
The July CPI report matched consensus estimates, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average gave back its early gains and traded flat afterward.
US Household Debt Drops for First Time Since 2020
Total US household debt fell $13 billion in Q2 2026 to $18.77 trillion, the first quarterly decline since the 2020 pandemic period.
Oil Prices Stay Elevated as Supply Tightens, BNY Says
BNY notes crude oil prices remain elevated as doubts over a US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns, while the IEA reports global oil markets tightened further in July.
Trump Claims 'Total Control' of Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the United States has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and touted American naval presence near the Persian Gulf.
September FOMC Still a Coin Flip Before Early-Month Jobs and CPI Data
Markets see the September FOMC decision as roughly 50/50, with the outcome likely depending on jobs and CPI reports due September 4 and September 11.
EM Sovereign Bond Selling Accelerates After Fed, BNY Says
Sovereign bonds from commodity-based emerging markets saw accelerated selling after the Fed decision, even as the dollar weakened and US real yields fell, according to BNY’s Geoff Yu.
US crude inventories surge 17.4 million barrels, far above forecasts
US crude stocks rose 17.423 million barrels last week, versus expectations for a 1.8 million-barrel draw. Cushing inventories also increased.