Crude Jumps and Gold Climbs as Geopolitical Risk Steers a Cautious Pre-Open Tape
Hyperdash NewsMacroUS equity futures were mixed and little changed before the open, with S&P and Nasdaq contracts edging lower after reports that President Putin updated Russia's nuclear doctrine, while Crude jumped, Gold climbed and the yen firmed on intervention chatter.
Scoreboard
- S&P Futures 7,671.25 (-0.07%)
- Euro Stoxx 50 6,346 (-0.26%)
- Nikkei 225 64,214 (-0.17%)
- Gold 4,471 (+1.27%)
- WTI 92.95 (+2.13%)
- US 10Y 4.786% (-1bp)
- DXY 99.2440 (-0.35%)
- Bitcoin 77,507 (+1.39%)
- VIX 15.43 (+1.51%)
- DE 10Y 3.367% (+0bp)
S&P Futures were flat to lower at 7,671.25, Nasdaq Futures edged down to 29,120.50 and Dow Futures held near flat at 53,124.00, pressured by reports that Russia updated its nuclear doctrine, which also weighed on yields. Broadcom fell despite upbeat earnings and guidance, a drag on chip names. WTI jumped to 92.95 and Brent to 97.34, while Gold rose to 4,471 as haven demand built. The US 10Y yield held at 4.786%. The dollar edged lower to 99.2440, with the yen at a one-month high on intervention risk. Bitcoin rose to 77,507.
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The takeaway
The Dutch central bank moved Gold bars out of the US and Canada, citing crisis preparedness, as Gold rose to 4,471. The relocation, alongside the metal's climb and the yen's jump to a one-month high, reflects a broader institutional emphasis on haven positioning.
Traders will watch the US cash open for follow-through on the overnight geopolitical headlines, along with any further updates on Russia's nuclear doctrine and yen intervention. Broadcom's reaction, Crude's advance and moves in the US 10Y yield near 4.786% remain in focus, as does the VIX, which jumped to 15.43.
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Frequently asked questions: September 3, 2026
What is happening in the markets today?
US equity futures were mixed before the open, with S&P Futures at 7,671.25 and Nasdaq Futures at 29,120.50 slipping on reports Russia updated its nuclear doctrine, while WTI jumped to 92.95 and Gold rose to 4,471.
Where are US stock futures this morning?
S&P Futures were flat to lower at 7,671.25, Nasdaq Futures edged down to 29,120.50, and Dow Futures held near flat at 53,124.00.
What should investors watch in the markets today?
Watch geopolitical headlines on Russia's nuclear doctrine, Broadcom's decline despite strong guidance, Crude near 92.95, the yen at a one-month high, and the VIX, which jumped to 15.43.
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