See the latest developments in the financial markets and a summary of key macroeconomic data from around the globe and in Australia. Our Daily Reports focus on data that has been published during the previous trading day.
- 07 Aug 2026 Daily Report 7 August 2026
The S&P 500 edged lower again on Thursday night as investors awaited official US jobs figures due tonight, while recognising that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may take longer than hoped amid escalating rhetoric and military action in the Middle East.
- 06 Aug 2026 Daily Report 6 August 2026
The S&P 500 eased from its record high overnight as investors awaited further news on efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict. Iran said it had reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed shipping route through the Strait, with a joint statement in the final stages of drafting.
- 05 Aug 2026 Daily Report 5 August 2026
Rising hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire agreement were given further impetus overnight as both US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is imminent.
- 04 Aug 2026 Daily Report 4 August 2026
News of apparent US–Iran ceasefire talks and the pending reopening of the Strait of Hormuz boosted Wall Street further overnight.
- 03 Aug 2026 Daily Report 3 August 2026
The S&P 500 rose on Friday supported by strong earnings, recording its first weekly gain in nearly a month, but remained in the red for July and 1.6% below its early-June record high. In breaking news this morning, US President Donald Trump called off attacks on Iran to allow ceasefire negotiations, which would include the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- 31 Jul 2026 Daily Report 31 July 2026
US equities rebounded overnight, led by semiconductor stocks, which posted their strongest rise since April 2025 after recent heavy selling. The S&P 500 recorded its best session in seven weeks.