Market sentiment remained cautiously positive as record U.S. equity levels and weaker employment data reduced expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate increase. Investors remained focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and developments around the Strait of Hormuz, while lower Treasury yields continued to support precious metals.
Today's Snapshot
- Dow Jones: 54,036.93 (+0.28%)
- Nasdaq Composite: 26,690.62 (+1.30%)
- S&P 500: 7,757.64 (+0.62%)
- Gold: $4,343.71/oz (+0.05%)
- Silver: $64.12/oz (+0.86%)
- Brent Crude: $80.16/bbl (+0.21%)
Note: Data and market levels are as of approximately 07:00 UTC, August 10, 2026, and remain subject to live market fluctuations.
Global Markets
(A) Precious Metals
Gold: $4,343.71/oz (+0.05%)
Gold rose 0.05% to $4,343.71, supported by lower Treasury yields, a softer dollar and reduced expectations of a near-term Fed rate hike. Profit-taking near recent highs limited gains.
Silver: $64.12/oz (+0.86%)
Silver gained 0.86% to $64.12 as lower yields, a weaker dollar and strength across precious metals supported demand.
(B) Energy
Brent Crude: $80.16/bbl (+0.21%)
Brent climbed 0.21% to $80.16 as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East supply risks supported prices. Iran said an Oman-linked shipping agreement was in its “final stages,” though conditions for reopening remained unresolved.
(C) FX
USD/JPY: 158.32 (+0.33%)
USD/JPY rose 0.33% to 158.32 as the yen gave back intervention-led gains and the dollar recovered, while higher oil prices added pressure on Japan’s currency.
EUR/USD: 1.1554 (-0.04%)
EUR/USD slipped 0.04% to 1.1554 as the dollar rebounded ahead of U.S. inflation data, though weaker U.S. employment data limited the decline.
AUD/USD: 0.7067
AUD/USD held near 0.7067 as investors stayed cautious ahead of the RBA decision and U.S. CPI data.
Volatility
The VIX rose 8.50% to 17.10 as caution ahead of U.S. inflation data and continued Middle East uncertainty increased demand for market protection.
What Traders Are Watching
- U.S. Inflation Data - Markets are focused on Wednesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index report for further clues on inflation and the Federal Reserve’s September policy decision.
- Strait of Hormuz Developments - Traders are monitoring negotiations involving Iran and Oman as uncertainty remains over when normal shipping through the key energy route could resume.
- Federal Reserve Policy - Expectations for a September rate increase have fallen sharply following weak U.S. employment data, with futures indicating roughly a 44–45% probability of a rate increase.
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Yesterday's Market News - August 6, 2026
Dow Rises 0.49% to 54,349.06, Gold Gains 0.44% to $4,265.84 and Brent Falls 0.56% to $76.19
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