NAHB housing market index rises to 18 in August from 17 in July

Dow, S&P, Nasdaq hit records! Palantir leads buys, Intel climbs. Fed rate cut fuels rally. Traders eye tech dominance.

Asian currencies steady, risk appetite offers support: NAB NAB says Asian currencies are consolidating but may be supported by stronger risk appetite after the Fed.

Cotton futures shed 35-67 points as USD strengthened. Vietnam & India led export demand, but shipments slowed.

Live cattle futures gain $1.25-$1.50; feeder cattle up $2.50-$3.15. Coffee plunges on Brazil rain. Fed cattle bids lag.

ICYMI: Bessent: Yuan weakness a bigger problem for Europe than the U.S. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says China’s yuan is stronger vs the dollar but near record lows against the euro, worsening Europe’s trade deficit.

Soybeans dip 6-7 cents on weak export sales; Brazil crop outlook weighs. Coffee plunges on Brazil rain forecasts.

Wheat futures dip on mixed export data; Brazil rain fears hit coffee prices. Fed meeting looms, impacting gold & dollar.