Close Menu
    National News Brief
    Monday, August 31
    • Home
    • Business
    • Lifestyle
    • Science
    • Technology
    • International
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Sports
    National News Brief
    Home » Market Talk – August 31, 2026

    Market Talk – August 31, 2026

    Team_NationalNewsBriefBy Team_NationalNewsBriefAugust 31, 2026 World Economy No Comments2 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


    ASIA:

    The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today:

    • NIKKEI 225 decreased 93.63 points or -0.14% to 66,311.93

    • Shanghai increased 34.119 points or 0.86% to 3,986.298

    • Hang Seng decreased 17.80 points or -0.07% to 25,566.99

    • ASX 200 decreased 16.30 points or -0.18% to 9,076.00

    • SENSEX decreased 307.24 points or -0.40% to 76,957.27

    • Nifty50 decreased 95.25 points or -0.39% to 24,080.40

    The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today:

    • AUDUSD decreased 0.00012 or -0.02% to 0.71641

    • NZDUSD increased 0.00019 or 0.03% to 0.59159

    • USDJPY decreased 0.28 or -0.17% to 159.779

    • USDCNY decreased 0.01221 or -0.18% to 6.71865

    The above data was collected around 14:47 EST.

    Precious Metals:

    •  Gold decreased 18.73 USD/t oz. or -0.42% to 4,434.27

    •  Silver increased 0.06 USD/t. oz. or 0.09% to 66.212

    The above data was collected around 14:51 EST.

    EUROPE/EMEA:

    The major Europe stock markets had a mixed day today:

    •  CAC 40 decreased 66.68 points or -0.79% to 8,334.50

    •  FTSE 100 increased 31.72 points or 0.29% to 10,824.26

    •  DAX 30 decreased 311.88 points or -1.17% to 26,258.11

    The major Europe currency markets had a green day today:

    • EURUSD increased 0.00296 or 0.26% to 1.16156

    • GBPUSD increased 0.00135 or 0.10% to 1.35487

    • USDCHF increased 0.00037 or 0.05% to 0.80825

    The above data was collected around 15:00 EST.

    ENERGY:

    The oil markets had a green day today:

    •  Crude Oil increased 2.213 USD/BBL or 2.65% to 85.613

    •  Brent increased 2.141 USD/BBL or 2.43% to 90.241

    •  Natural gas increased 0.0399 USD/MMBtu or 1.38% to 2.9279

    •  Gasoline increased 0.0234 USD/GAL 0.77% to 3.0736

    •  Heating oil increased 0.1552 USD/GAL or 3.65% to 4.4042

    The above data was collected around 15:02 EST.

    •  Top commodity gainers: Heating Oil (3.65%), Crude Oil (2.65%), Lithium (3.59%) and Bitumen (5.66%)

    •  Top commodity losers: Palladium (-4.87%), Platinum (-3.39%), Wheat (-2.80%) and Orange Juice (-3.48%)

    The above data was collected around 15:09 EST.

    BONDS:

    Japan 2.9470% (+1.87bp), US 2’s 4.36% (+0.004%), US 10’s 4.7590% (+4.2bps); US 30’s 5.25 (+0.044%), Bunds 3.3236% (+5.03bp), France 4.178% (+6.07bp), Italy 4.1615% (+4.84bp), Turkey 34.480% (+264bp), Greece 3.9926% (+7.57bp), Portugal 3.6926% (+5.41bp); Spain 3.774% (+4.12bp) and UK Gilts 5.1431% (-1.49bp)

    The above data was collected around 15:13 EST.



    Source link

    Team_NationalNewsBrief
    • Website

    Keep Reading

    $40 Trillion In Debt And The Interest Bill Keeps Growing

    Mexico Is Growing Because It Still Produces Something

    The $29 Trillion Debt Rollover Nightmare

    Washington Wants To Turn Chinese Banks Into The Next Battlefield

    The Entire Financial System Is Chained To Government Debt

    Beware the Ides of October?

    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Editors Picks

    Minnesota manhunt underway for suspect in deadly shooting of Democratic state lawmakers

    June 15, 2025

    Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes the House of Representatives

    July 3, 2025

    Trump’s ‘border czar’ says family detention centers could play role in deportation effort

    December 27, 2024

    Harris V Trump Victory | Armstrong Economics

    November 5, 2024

    Fingerprints, shell casings link Luigi Mangione to murder scene, police say | Crime News

    December 12, 2024
    Categories
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Business
    • International
    • Latest News
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinions
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Top Stories
    • Trending News
    • World Economy
    About us

    Welcome to National News Brief, your one-stop destination for staying informed on the latest developments from around the globe. Our mission is to provide readers with up-to-the-minute coverage across a wide range of topics, ensuring you never miss out on the stories that matter most.

    At National News Brief, we cover World News, delivering accurate and insightful reports on global events and issues shaping the future. Our Tech News section keeps you informed about cutting-edge technologies, trends in AI, and innovations transforming industries. Stay ahead of the curve with updates on the World Economy, including financial markets, economic policies, and international trade.

    Editors Picks

    Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges

    August 31, 2026

    Market Talk – August 31, 2026

    August 31, 2026

    Purdue Volleyball Gears Up for New Season

    August 31, 2026

    Kelly Clarkson Reflects On Personal Life As Talk Show Ends

    August 31, 2026
    Categories
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Business
    • International
    • Latest News
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinions
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Top Stories
    • Trending News
    • World Economy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms and Conditions
    • About us
    • Contact us
    Copyright © 2024 Nationalnewsbrief.com All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.