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Thailand
Thailand Consumer Morale Highest in 6 Months
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 53.2 in August 2026 from July’s 51.8. It was the third consecutive month of increases and the highest reading since February, helped by the government's co-payment scheme, steady interest rates, and higher prices for key agricultural products, which boosted purchasing power. Thanavath Phonvichai, the university’s president, said planned energy-sector reforms could help sustain growth after the consumer subsidy scheme ends on Sept. 30. The expected passage of the 2027 budget would also lead to public spending supporting the economy after September, he added. Consumer concerns over the Middle East conflict eased, despite lingering concerns about political stability and living costs if oil prices started to rise.
New Zealand
NZX 50 Edges Higher in Morning Trade
New Zealand stocks advanced 17 points, or 0.1%, to 13,810 in Wednesday morning trade, erasing losses from the previous two sessions, supported by gains in communication services, utilities, technology, and real estate. A report from Moody’s ratings agency continued to lift sentiment, saying New Zealand’s economic recovery is underway, though warning that several issues remain unresolved. However, a downbeat session on Wall Street overnight capped the gains, as rising oil prices amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East raised concerns over inflation and boosted bets that central banks would raise interest rates. Caution also prevailed ahead of China’s consumer and producer price data later today, amid persistently weak domestic demand. Among the early gainers were Gentract Group (2.1%), Sanford (1.8%), Mercury NZ (1.4%), Contact Energy (0.7%), and F&C Investment Trust (0.5%).
Crypto Updates: Binance Increases by 1.64%
Top crypto gainers are Binance (1.64%) and XRP (1.39%). Biggest losers are Bitcoin (-0.77%) and Ether (-0.26%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Cocoa Falls by 4.29%
Top commodity losers are Cocoa (-4.29%) and Coffee (-1.95%). Gains are led by Rubber (3.20%), Canola (2.27%) and Wheat (1.99%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Silicon Gains by 1.91%
Top commodity gainers are Silicon (1.91%), Iron Ore CNY (1.36%) and Copper (1.34%). Biggest losers are Gold (-1.15%), Platinum (-1.10%) and Silver (-0.81%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas EU Spikes by 6.01%
Top commodity gainers are Natural Gas EU (6.01%), Natural Gas UK (5%), Propane (3.64%), Crude Oil (3.04%) and Brent Oil (2.21%). Biggest loser is Natural gas (-2.54%).
FX Updates: Brazilian Real Appreciates by 0.77%
Top currency gainers are Brazilian Real (0.77%), Norwegian Krone (0.48%) and Japanese Yen (0.39%). Biggest losers are New Zealand Dollar (-0.38%), Dollar Index (-0.35%) and Indian Rupee (-0.26%). Meanwhile Euro was little changed.
Brazil
Ibovespa Rises With Broad Gains
The Ibovespa rose 1.2% to close at 187,367 points on Tuesday following Monday’s holiday, posting broad-based gains. Petrobras rose 2.1% as oil prices surged following attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East. Banks also performed well, Bradesco rose 1.8% and Itaú advanced 1.2%, as the Focus survey released Tuesday continued to project lower inflation, raising the prospect of further interest-rate cuts. Meanwhile, a BTG/Nexus poll pointed to a technical tie between Flávio Bolsonaro and President Lula in a potential presidential runoff, although Flávio moved into a numerical lead of one percentage point. On Monday, a Quaest poll also showed the two tied at 41% in a second-round scenario. Flávio Bolsonaro is viewed by markets as more fiscally restrictive amid elevated yields and weak business activity. Sabesp gained 1.1% after brokerages raised their price targets following a meeting with the company’s management.
Canada
TSX Falls on Broad Losses
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 1.1% to close at 36,123, pressured by financial, industrial and tech stocks. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect, covering $20 billion of imports, with duties ranging from 15% to 50% on steel, furniture, clothing and electronics. The US tariffs introduced last month covered $20 billion, or 5%, of Canadian exports. President Trump said Monday that Bombardier (-1.5%) would not be allowed to sell planes in the US unless it began manufacturing there. Financials also came under pressure as oil prices climbed amid an escalation in the US-Iran war, raising concerns over energy disruptions and inflation and boosting rate-hike bets. RBC fell 1.1% and TD Bank 1.2%. Tech stocks tracked losses among US hyperscalers and other credit-sensitive software companies, with Shopify tumbling 7.8% and Constellation Software falling 5.6%. Enbridge added 0.5% after saying CEO Greg Ebel will retire by late 2026 and ?be succeeded by Michele Harradence.
Crude Oil Hits 3-Month High
Crude oil climbed back to $94 a barrel on Tuesday, the highest in three months, amid growing concerns over potential supply disruptions. The US military has struck targets near Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. The targets included Iranian oil tankers. Iran’s key oil export hub, the island is the loading point for around 90% of the country’s crude shipments. Saudi Aramco facilities were hit in fresh attacks on Monday, while Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed responsibility for targeting the 400,000-barrel-a-day Jazan refinery and other facilities serving the domestic market. The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two Navy warships. Adding to bullish pressures, Iran said Monday it would establish a new shipping corridor with Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels would be required to coordinate with Tehran to enter a new restricted maritime zone around the waterway.
United States
US Stocks Fall Amid Rising Energy Prices
US stock indices closed lower on Tuesday as higher energy prices dented the outlook for corporate margins and increased the risk of higher interest rates. Traders are also awaiting key inflation data due later this week. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, the Nasdaq lost 0.3%, and the Dow shed 628 points. New strikes between the US and Iran raised concerns over prolonged disruptions to fuel exports from the Persian Gulf, while Houthi attacks damaged Saudi energy infrastructure and reduced its capacity. Borrowing costs for US companies also rose amid hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan and likely Japanese sales of US Treasuries to support the yen. Credit-sensitive software stocks declined, with Microsoft losing 1.1%, Palantir down 2.3%, and Amazon shedding 0.6% ahead of its sterling bond offering. AI companies have increasingly borrowed in foreign currencies as dollar bond markets face a surge in AI-related debt supply. Meanwhile, Oracle gained 2.4% ahead of earnings this week.
United States
Chubb Stock Price Hits 7-week Low
Chubb shares decreased to 336.64 USD, the lowest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Chubb lost 3.27%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 21.63%.
Argentina
Argentina Manufacturing Output Falls in July
Argentina’s manufacturing output fell 4.9% year-on-year in July 2026, extending a 2.6% decline in the first seven months of the year. Twelve of the 16 manufacturing divisions posted annual declines. The steepest falls came from other equipment, appliances and instruments (-31.4%), machinery and equipment (-26.7%), clothing, leather and footwear (-15.9%), textiles (-13.0%), non-metallic mineral products (-12.6%), tobacco products (-12.3%), rubber and plastic products (-9.1%), furniture and other manufacturing (-9.1%), metal products (-8.4%), motor vehicles and auto parts (-5.4%), chemicals (-1.3%), and food and beverages (-0.5%). Meanwhile, output increased in petroleum refining (8.1%), wood, paper and printing (7.1%), other transport equipment (2.6%), and basic metals (1.6%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, manufacturing output fell 5.0% in July, while the trend-cycle index declined 0.9%.
United States
US Consumer Credit Rises in July
Total US consumer credit rose $18.06 billion in July 2026, following a $14.55 billion increase in June and beating forecasts for an $11.7 billion gain. Revolving credit, which includes credit card debt, increased $2.80 billion, pointing to stronger short-term consumer borrowing. Meanwhile, nonrevolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, rose $15.26 billion.
Brazil
Brazil Yields Drop as Election Race Tightens
Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield fell to arround 14.21% from a near one-month high of 14.90% reached on August 14th, following the release of new polls on the 2026 presidential election. The polls showed President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie in a potential October runoff. Markets view Bolsonaro as more fiscally restrictive, while elevated domestic yields and weak business activity continue to weigh on the economic outlook. Meanwhile, Brazil’s GDP expanded 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026, slightly above forecasts, driven mainly by agriculture. However, the detailed breakdown was weaker, suggesting economic momentum is fading despite a tight labor market and short-term demand stimulus measures. For the BCB, the data suggest that the effects of monetary tightening are increasingly visible, potentially leaving room for further Selic cuts.
Crude Oil Nears 3-Month High
Crude oil topped $94 a barrel on Tuesday before paring gains to around $92.75, trading near three-month highs amid growing concerns over supply disruptions. The US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Saudi Aramco facilities were hit in fresh attacks on Monday, while Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed responsibility for targeting the 400,000-barrel-a-day Jazan refinery and other facilities serving the domestic market. The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two Navy warships. Adding to bullish sentiment, Iran said Monday it would establish a new shipping corridor with Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially making tanker traffic through the critical oil chokepoint even more challenging. Vessels would be required to coordinate with Tehran to enter a new restricted maritime zone around the waterway.
Crypto Updates: XRP Appreciates by 2.96%
Top crypto gainers are XRP (2.96%), Binance (1.77%) and Ether (0.37%). Biggest loser is Bitcoin (-0.48%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Cocoa Drops by 4.22%
Top commodity losers are Cocoa (-4.22%) and Coffee (-1.91%). Gains are led by Rubber (3.20%), Wheat (1.90%) and Canola (1.82%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Copper Rises by 2.18%
Top commodity gainers are Copper (2.18%) and Silicon (1.91%). Biggest losers are Lithium Carbonate (-0.51%) and Gold (-0.45%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Methanol Spikes by 5.00%
Top commodity gainers are Methanol (5%), Natural Gas UK (5%), Natural Gas EU (4.30%), Crude Oil (0.95%) and Brent Oil (0.09%). Biggest loser is Natural gas (-2.36%).
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