GoAI Market Wrap – 12th August
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U.S. equities closed lower for a second session as Middle East risks kept oil prices elevated. The Dow fell 0.34% to 53,791.85; the S&P 500 declined 0.32% to 7,728.20; and the Nasdaq dropped 0.60% to 26,445.45. WTI rose 1.30% to $83.20 and Brent gained 1.36% to $88.91. Investors are awaiting CPI and PPI for fresh signals on the Fed’s policy path.
Daily Market Brief · Wednesday, August 12, 2026
U.S. Market Close
DJIA53,791.85▼ 0.34%
S&P 5007,728.20▼ 0.32%
NASDAQ26,445.45▼ 0.60%
GoAI Sentiment Index
Score: 42 — Mild Fear
Sentiment weakened as equities declined for a second day and oil prices remained elevated. Investors are awaiting CPI and PPI for clarity on the Fed’s path. A soft inflation reading could help restore risk appetite.
Key Headlines
DERIVATIVES / AI INFRASTRUCTURE
CME Group and Silicon Data Plan Compute Futures Launch on October 5
AI / OPEN SOURCE
NVIDIA Reportedly Developing Open-Source Nemotron 4 Model
FOREX / JAPAN
Japanese Yen Gives Back Nearly Half of Its Recent Rebound
Market Analysis
U.S. equities opened higher but faded through Tuesday, August 11, with all three major indices closing lower for a second consecutive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.34% to 53,791.85; the S&P 500 fell 0.32% to 7,728.20; and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.60% to 26,445.45.
Uncertainty over the Middle East conflict remained elevated, sending international oil prices higher again. September WTI crude settled up 1.30% at $83.20 per barrel, while October Brent crude rose 1.36% to $88.91.
Iranian authorities reported that a Saudi vessel was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing at least three people. During the session, Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen until Iran’s conditions are met.
Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, said: “Investors have been waiting for a deal for weeks. At this point, only meaningful progress is likely to bring Treasury yields materially lower and propel equities higher.”
Attention now turns to U.S. inflation data: the Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release July CPI before Wednesday’s market open, followed by PPI on Thursday. After a weak employment report complicated the Fed’s economic outlook, the readings will be closely watched for policy signals.
Dennis Follmer, CIO at Montis Financial, expects U.S. CPI inflation to continue moderating, which he believes would further support the Fed holding rates steady rather than raising them.
Key Takeaway: A second day of equity losses reflected escalating Middle East risks and higher oil prices, while markets positioned cautiously ahead of CPI and PPI. A softer inflation print could ease rate-hike concerns, but a prolonged Hormuz closure remains a major risk to energy markets and broader risk sentiment.
Uncertainty over the Middle East conflict remained elevated, sending international oil prices higher again. September WTI crude settled up 1.30% at $83.20 per barrel, while October Brent crude rose 1.36% to $88.91.
Iranian authorities reported that a Saudi vessel was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing at least three people. During the session, Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen until Iran’s conditions are met.
Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, said: “Investors have been waiting for a deal for weeks. At this point, only meaningful progress is likely to bring Treasury yields materially lower and propel equities higher.”
Attention now turns to U.S. inflation data: the Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release July CPI before Wednesday’s market open, followed by PPI on Thursday. After a weak employment report complicated the Fed’s economic outlook, the readings will be closely watched for policy signals.
Dennis Follmer, CIO at Montis Financial, expects U.S. CPI inflation to continue moderating, which he believes would further support the Fed holding rates steady rather than raising them.
Key Takeaway: A second day of equity losses reflected escalating Middle East risks and higher oil prices, while markets positioned cautiously ahead of CPI and PPI. A softer inflation print could ease rate-hike concerns, but a prolonged Hormuz closure remains a major risk to energy markets and broader risk sentiment.
Key Events
CME Group and Silicon Data Plan Compute Futures Launch on October 5
CME Group and Silicon Data announced plans to launch two compute futures contracts in early October, subject to regulatory approval. Silicon Data H100 Rental Index Futures and B200 Rental Index Futures are expected to list on CME under NYMEX rules. Both contracts will track hourly GPU rental-cost indices, creating a new hedging tool for AI infrastructure users and providers.
Japanese Yen Gives Back Nearly Half of Its Post-Intervention Rebound
The yen weakened again on Tuesday, moving back toward the critical 160 level against the U.S. dollar after retracing nearly half of its post-intervention rebound. The move is reviving speculation that Japan’s Ministry of Finance could step in again, although intervention cannot resolve Japan’s fiscal outlook, the yield gap, or diverging monetary-policy reactions.
NVIDIA Reportedly Developing Trillion-Parameter Open-Source Nemotron 4
NVIDIA is reportedly developing Nemotron 4, a next-generation open-source AI model expected to exceed one trillion parameters. The initiative aims to compete with leading open models, broaden the AI application ecosystem, and drive further demand for NVIDIA GPU compute.
Commodities
NYMEX WTI Crude▲ 1.30%
ICE Brent Crude▲ 1.36%
COMEX Gold▼ 0.47%
COMEX Silver▼ 1.55%
LME Copper▼ 0.03%
LME Aluminum▲ 0.73%
LME Nickel▼ 0.74%
LME Zinc▼ 0.10%
Forex
EUR/USD1.1540▼ 0.02%
GBP/USD1.3503▼ 0.04%
USD/JPY159.26▼ 0.01%
USD/CNY6.7453— 0.00%
Key Event: FX was largely stable ahead of U.S. CPI, with EUR, GBP and USD/JPY little changed. The yen remained near 160 after giving back much of its post-intervention rebound; a material CPI surprise could reset expectations for the Fed and the dollar.
Sector Intelligence
HEALTHCARE & DEFENSIVES
XLV (Healthcare)$168.01▼ 0.26%
XLP (Staples)$84.69▼ 0.31%
Key Drivers: XLV and XLP fell 0.26% and 0.31%, respectively, but outperformed the Nasdaq during the risk-off session as investors awaited CPI.
Outlook: Defensives offer stability amid policy uncertainty. Soft CPI may rotate leadership toward growth; a hot print would support defensive demand.
Outlook: Defensives offer stability amid policy uncertainty. Soft CPI may rotate leadership toward growth; a hot print would support defensive demand.
SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
Baltic Dry Index (Aug 10)3,083▼ 0.19%
Drewry WCI (Aug 6)$4,297▲ 1.00%
Market Dynamics: BDI remained at 3,083, down 0.19% in its latest session. Drewry WCI held at $4,297; higher oil prices lift bunker-fuel and surcharge risk.
Outlook: Dry bulk remains firm on iron ore demand; persistent Middle East disruption would raise fuel costs and shipping volatility.
Outlook: Dry bulk remains firm on iron ore demand; persistent Middle East disruption would raise fuel costs and shipping volatility.
Institutional Views
BlackRockPREFER EQUITIES
Prefers equities and private infrastructure equity over high-yield credit, citing strong earnings and structurally higher capital costs. Favors targeted technology, healthcare, power, grid and data-center exposure while remaining underweight developed-market government bonds.
Goldman SachsPOSITIVE
Sees markets near records but marked by rapid AI-driven sector rotation. It prefers quality earnings and resilient balance sheets, arguing that high dispersion favors active selection; it forecasts 2.8% global GDP growth in 2026.
UBSCONSTRUCTIVE
Maintains a constructive global-equity view, forecasting 21% earnings growth in 2026. Strong earnings and a patient Fed underpin the outlook, while inflation and potential central-bank tightening remain key risks.
Digital Assets (24h)
Bitcoin (BTC)$63,575.52▼ 0.51%
Ethereum (ETH)$1,882.02▲ 0.64%
XRP$1.02▲ 1.04%
Solana (SOL)$76.20▲ 0.30%
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