Market sentiment remained cautious as U.S. equities ended mixed, while gold, silver and oil declined. Softer inflation reduced expectations for a September Fed hike, but investors remained focused on U.S. PPI data, weaker oil-demand forecasts and ongoing Middle East supply risks.
Today's Snapshot
- Dow Jones: 53,770.27 (-0.04%)
- Nasdaq Composite: 26,588.49 (+0.54%)
- S&P 500: 7,748.50 (+0.26%)
- Gold: $4,384.67/oz (-0.54%)
- Silver: $65.08/oz (-0.40%)
- Brent Crude: $84.60/bbl (-0.94%)
Note: Data and market levels are as of approximately 05:30 UTC, August 13, 2026, and remain subject to live market fluctuations.
Global Markets
(A) Precious Metals
Gold: $4,384.67/oz (-0.54%)
Gold fell 0.54% to $4,384.67 on profit-taking after recent gains and cautious positioning ahead of U.S. PPI data. Softer CPI reduced expectations for a September Fed hike, limiting deeper losses.
Silver: $65.08/oz (-0.40%)
Silver slipped 0.40% to $65.08 as traders booked profits and awaited further U.S. inflation signals. Lower rate-hike expectations continued to provide underlying support.
(B) Energy
Brent Crude: $84.60/bbl (-0.94%)
Brent declined 0.94% to $84.60 as weaker global demand forecasts and a 17.4-million-barrel rise in U.S. crude inventories pressured prices. Losses were partly limited by ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz supply risks.
(C) FX
USD/JPY: 159.32 (-0.06%)
USD/JPY slipped 0.06% to 159.32 as stronger Japanese wholesale inflation increased expectations of an earlier BoJ rate hike, while intervention risks remained near the 160 level.
EUR/USD: 1.1525
EUR/USD held near 1.1525 as softer U.S. inflation reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike, limiting dollar strength.
AUD/USD: 0.7048 (-0.20%)
AUD/USD fell 0.20% to 0.7048 on profit-taking after hitting a 10-week high, despite expectations that Australian rates may need to remain higher.
High-Impact Economic Events
| Country | Release | Forecast | Previous | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | GDP m/m | 0.0% | 0.1% | 06:00 AM (GMT +01:00) |
| United States | Core PPI m/m | 0.3% | 0.2% | 12:30 PM (GMT -04:00) |
| United States | PPI m/m | 0.2% | -0.3% | 12:30 PM (GMT -04:00) |
Note: These high-impact economic events are for informational purposes only. Please conduct your own research before making any market decisions.
Volatility
The VIX fell 4.78% to 14.55, reflecting lower market fear after softer U.S. inflation reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike.
What Traders Are Watching
- U.S. Producer Inflation - Markets are focused on today’s U.S. PPI report, with headline producer prices forecast to rise 0.2% m/m after falling 0.3% in June. The data could provide further direction for expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s September meeting.
- Federal Reserve Rate Outlook - Following the softer July CPI report, markets are pricing only around a 40% probability of a September rate hike, down from 54% a week earlier. Further benign inflation data could strengthen expectations for the Fed to remain on hold.
- Oil Demand and Strait of Hormuz - Brent remains elevated despite today’s decline as weaker global demand forecasts compete with continued supply risks from the unresolved U.S.-Iran conflict and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Yesterday’s Market News - August 12, 2026
Dow Falls 0.34% to 53,791.85, Gold Rises 0.50% to $4,389.88 and Brent Edges Up 0.19% to $84.61
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