Global markets on August 11, 2026, are dominated by volatility in oil prices due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted ~20% of global oil supply. Brent Crude oscillated between $87–$90/barrel, while WTI hovered near $83–$84/barrel, reflecting a 2–2.6% daily gain after a 5% surge on August 10. Equity markets are mixed to slightly lower, with US indices (S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq) dipping 0.1–0.6% as investors await US CPI data (August 12) for Fed rate hints. Asian markets (Hang Seng, Shanghai) fell 0.8–1.1%, while European indices (FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40) declined 0.1–0.2%. Treasury yields eased, and crypto, gold, and silver saw modest movements amid risk-averse sentiment.
- Oil:
- Brent Crude: $88.91–$89.80/barrel (Open: ~$87.61 | Close: +1.4–2.4%).
- WTI (US Benchmark): $83.62–$84.28/barrel (Open: ~$82.19 | Close: +1.8–2.6%).
- Driver: Strait of Hormuz closure (20M barrels/day disrupted) and US-Iran negotiation deadlock.
- Gold: No explicit data in sources; assumed stable amid safe-haven demand.
- Silver: No explicit data in sources; likely tracking gold.
- Global Crypto Market: No explicit data; assumed volatile with oil-driven risk sentiment.
Global Bonds
- US Treasury Yields: Eased (10-year yield dipped as investors sought safety).
- Driver: Fed rate hike fears tempered by weak US jobs data (July) but revived by oil-driven inflation risks.
Stock Market Performance (Open/Close Prices)
Americas
- DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average): 53,791.85 (Open: ~54,193.86 | Close: -0.3%).
- S&P 500: 7,728.20 (Open: ~7,752.26 | Close: -0.3%).
- NASDAQ Composite: 26,445.45 (Open: ~26,523.91 | Close: -0.6%).
- Russell 2000: 3,027.12 (Open: N/A | Close: +0.3%).
- NYSE Composite: No explicit data.
- S&P/TSX Composite (Canada): No explicit data.
- S&P/BMV IPC (Mexico): No explicit data.
Europe
- FTSE 100 (UK): 10,840.84–10,866.01 (Open: ~10,851.42 | Close: -0.1–0.2%).
- DAX (Germany): 26,272.81–26,313.56 (Open: ~26,313.56 | Close: -0.2%).
- CAC 40 (France): 8,708.85–8,711.66 (Open: ~8,711.66 | Close: -0.2%).
- EURO STOXX 50: No explicit data.
- AEX (Netherlands): No explicit data.
- IBEX 35 (Spain): No explicit data.
- FTSE MIB (Italy): No explicit data.
- SMI (Switzerland): No explicit data.
- BEL 20 (Belgium): No explicit data.
- ATX (Austria): No explicit data.
Asia-Pacific
- Nikkei 225 (Japan): Closed for holiday.
- Shanghai Composite (China): 3,934.09 (Open: N/A | Close: -0.8%).
- Hang Seng (Hong Kong): 25,652.82 (Open: N/A | Close: -1.1%).
- SZSE Component (China): No explicit data.
- China A50: No explicit data.
- Taiwan Weighted Index: +0.4% (Close: N/A).
- KOSPI (South Korea): 6,345.53 (Open: N/A | Close: +0.7%).
- NIFTY 50 (India): -0.5% (Close: N/A).
- S&P BSE Sensex (India): No explicit data.
- S&P/ASX 200 (Australia): 9,250.60 (Open: N/A | Close: +0.2%).
- All Ordinaries (Australia): No explicit data.
- NZX 50 (New Zealand): No explicit data.
Middle East & Africa
- Tadawul All Share Index (Saudi Arabia): No explicit data.
- TA-35 (Israel): No explicit data.
- BIST 100 (Turkey): No explicit data.
- Bovespa/Ibovespa (Brazil): No explicit data.
- S&P Merval (Argentina): No explicit data.
- S&P IPSA (Chile): No explicit data.
Southeast Asia
- SET Index (Thailand): No explicit data.
- JKSE (Indonesia): No explicit data.
- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI: No explicit data.
Key Takeaways
- Oil Volatility: Strait of Hormuz closure remains the primary driver of global market uncertainty, with Brent/WTI swinging 2–5% daily.
- Equities: Mixed to lower as investors await US CPI data (August 12) for Fed guidance.
- Safe Havens: Treasury yields eased; gold/silver likely stable to higher (no explicit data).
- Regional Divergence:
- US: Slight pullback from record highs (S&P 500, Dow).
- Asia: Hang Seng/Shanghai fell 0.8–1.1%; KOSPI/ASX 200 rose 0.2–0.7%.
- Europe: FTSE 100/DAX/CAC 40 down 0.1–0.2%.
