Market sentiment remained mixed as record gains in the Dow contrasted with weakness in technology stocks. A softer U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields supported gold, while improved expectations for Gulf oil flows pressured Brent crude.
Today's Snapshot
- Dow Jones: 54,349.06 (+0.49%)
- Nasdaq Composite: 26,363.44 (-0.83%)
- S&P 500: 7,723.52 (-0.17%)
- Gold: $4,265.84/oz (+0.44%)
- Silver: $62.00/oz (-0.09%)
- Brent Crude: $76.19/bbl (-0.56%)
Note: Data and market levels are as of approximately 07:00 UTC, August 06, 2026, and remain subject to live market fluctuations.
Global Markets
(A) Precious Metals
Gold: $4,265.84/oz (+0.44%)
Gold rose 0.44% to $4,265.84, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, lower Treasury yields and softer labor-market expectations, which reduced concerns over further U.S. rate increases.
Silver: $62.00/oz (-0.09%)
Silver slipped 0.09% to $62.00 due to profit-taking after the previous session's strong rally and caution ahead of key U.S. employment data. A softer dollar helped limit the decline.
(B) Energy
Brent Crude: $76.19/bbl (-0.56%)
Brent fell 0.56% to $76.19 as progress in Iran-related negotiations raised hopes of improved Gulf oil flows and reduced supply risks. Higher U.S. inventories also added pressure.
(C) FX
USD/JPY: 157.71 (+0.07%)
USD/JPY rose 0.07% to 157.71 as the yen lost momentum after recent intervention gains, while the wide U.S.–Japan rate gap continued supporting the dollar.
EUR/USD: 1.1557 (+0.10%)
EUR/USD gained 0.10% to 1.1557 as weaker U.S. labor data and lower Treasury yields pressured the dollar ahead of the payrolls report.
AUD/USD: 0.7056 (-0.04%)
AUD/USD slipped 0.04% to 0.7056 as weaker Asian technology markets and uncertainty over U.S.–Iran talks reduced risk appetite.
High-Impact Economic Events
| Country | Release | Forecast | Previous | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Unemployment Claims | 203K | 197K | 4:30 PM (GMT-04:00) |
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Volatility
The VIX fell 4.2% to 15.81 as Middle East optimism and record Dow gains reduced market fear, despite weakness in technology stocks.
What Traders Are Watching
- U.S. Labour-Market Data - Weekly unemployment claims will be assessed for further evidence of slowing employment conditions ahead of Friday's closely watched nonfarm payrolls report.
- U.S.-Iran Developments - Markets are monitoring whether the proposed agreement involving Iran and Oman could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and reduce risks to global energy supplies.
- Federal Reserve Policy - Markets are assessing whether weaker employment growth could reduce the possibility of a September interest-rate increase. Futures indicated an approximately 54% probability of a September increase.
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Yesterday's Market News - August 4, 2026
Dow Rises 1.32% to 53,178.41, Gold Gains 0.16% to $4,061.60 and Brent Climbs 1.31% to $80.26
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