August 25, 2026 - Dow Rises 0.26% to 53,417.16, Gold Falls 0.15% to $4,644.62 and Brent Slips 0.47% to $87.69

Global Markets

(A) Precious Metals

Gold: $4,644.62/oz (-0.15%)

Gold slipped 0.15% to $4,644.62/oz as profit-taking followed recent gains and investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve signals. Elevated rates remained a limiting factor, while dollar and debt concerns continued to provide underlying support.

Silver: $68.05/oz (-1.31%)

Silver fell 1.31% to $68.05/oz as precious metals pulled back and investors reduced exposure ahead of key U.S. economic data. Rate expectations and movements in the dollar remained key influences.

(B) Energy

Brent Crude: $87.69/bbl (-0.47%)

Brent crude declined 0.47% to $87.69/bbl as markets assessed expanded U.S. sanctions on Iran without seeing an immediate threat to physical oil supply. Analysts said economic pressure appeared less disruptive than military action, though risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained in focus.

(C) FX

USD/JPY: 159.21 (-0.07%)

USD/JPY slipped 0.07% to 159.21 as the yen strengthened modestly while the dollar struggled to hold gains amid U.S. debt and Treasury buyback concerns. Markets also remained cautious ahead of Federal Reserve signals.

EUR/USD: 1.1668 (+0.03%)

EUR/USD edged up 0.03% to 1.1668 as U.S. fiscal concerns and efforts to restrain long-term Treasury yields weighed on the dollar. The euro remained near recent multi-month highs.

AUD/USD: 0.7157 (+0.10%)

AUD/USD gained 0.10% to 0.7157 as broader dollar weakness supported the Australian currency, while investors assessed U.S. Treasury yields and upcoming monetary-policy signals.

High-Impact Economic Events

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Volatility

The VIX stood at around 15.9, reflecting slightly higher caution ahead of key U.S. data, Fed signals and Nvidia earnings.

What Traders Are Watching

1. Nvidia Earnings - Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s quarterly results on Wednesday for a fresh indication of AI-sector momentum, with elevated expectations making the report an important catalyst for technology stocks and broader equity sentiment.

1. U.S. Inflation and Federal Reserve - Wednesday’s PCE inflation report and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday remain key events as markets look for clarity on inflation, interest rates and the Fed’s policy outlook.

1. Iran Sanctions and Oil Supply - Markets continue to assess expanded U.S. economic pressure on Iran. While Washington has not immediately imposed secondary penalties, Iranian retaliation and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remain important for global oil markets.