According to CME FedWatch: There is a 34.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged by September, and a 65.4% probability of a cumulative 25 basis points rate hike. By October, there is a 25.4% probability that rates will remain unchanged, a 57.2% chance of a cumulative 25 basis points hike, and a 17.4% chance of a cumulative 50 basis points hike.

August Broke 2026's Monthly Hack Record Even as Losses Fell 49%

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1,790.00/ounce level, now quoted at $1,789.14/ounce, down 0.24% for the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is now at $1,797.7/ounce, up 0.20% for the day.

Spot silver intraday fell by 1.10%, quoted at $65.80 per ounce; COMEX silver futures main contract last quoted at $66.51 per ounce, down 0.72% intraday.

Spot gold just broke through the $4,390.00/ounce mark, now quoted at $4,389.74/ounce, down 1.33% on the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now quoted at $4,439.00/ounce, down 0.95% on the day.