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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 8:40 PM ET

Equities & Broad Markets

Oil held gains after a rally, while Asian stocks were set for a muted open ahead of key US inflation reports. Trump Media reported more than 10 sign-ups for its real-time Truth Social feed, with early customers primarily high-frequency trading firms, even as traffic to Truth Social suffered double-digit declines in visitors during June and July, according to a widely cited tracking firm. JBS heir Wesley Batista Filho will become CEO of the world’s largest meatpacker, restoring founding family control. 777 Partners, the alternative investment firm, filed for bankruptcy weeks after creditors sought to liquidate its remaining assets. Morgan Stanley said it will facilitate a $1.5 trillion infrastructure initiative to support clients building companies and technologies central to US economic and national security.

Commodities & Energy

Gold advanced through $4,400 an ounce ahead of a key US inflation report that could signal the Federal Reserve’s appetite for an interest-rate hike. Oil held a three-day gain after President Donald Trump made sweeping new demands on Iran, clouding the outlook for a deal to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Chile allowed state copper miner Codelco to reinvest all profits for the first time next year, as production has slumped and debt surged even as demand for copper explodes for data centers. The Energy & Utilities roundup includes Adnoc Gas boosting its growth outlook as the UAE seeks gas self-sufficiency, along with analysis of oil futures.

Currencies & FX

The renminbi faces its hardest mile as turning the currency into a global reserve asset proves difficult. Traders are stepping up bullish options bets on the Taiwan dollar, signaling a shift in sentiment after the currency suffered its worst July since 2015. The yen may need another intervention soon, as the effects of a recent government action already are fading.

Deals & Regulation

Wall Street wants another half-trillion dollars for the AI boom, with six giant investment firms announcing a $500 billion effort to raise money for customers of Nvidia to pay for computing power. South Korea’s Hanwha made a $1 billion nonbinding offer for Austal USA, pushing into US naval shipbuilding as Washington seeks to revive domestic shipyards. The SEC alleged fund adviser Adit Ventures misled investors with false claims about pre-IPO investments and overcharged clients with millions in fees.

Sector Roundups

The Auto & Transport roundup offers insight on Wizz Air, Hero Moto Corp, and Qantas.