US CB Consumer Confidence (August): 97.4 (Forecast 96.5, Previous 97.2)
- Richmond Fed Index (August): -7 vs -11 exp. and -20 in July
Futures on US2000 gain almost 0.5% today, but the 'hotter' US CB reading didn't lift the volatility on Wall Street. The first stock market reaction to data was mixed.
Three markets to watch next week (23.10.2026)
Daily Summary: Oil at five-month highs, indices under pressure (23.10.2026)
US Open: Further declines on Wall Street, Brent above 111 USD, AI correction continues (14.10.2026)
BREAKING: France slows down, Germany holds on. Euro falls below 1.12