UK PM Starmer: Have military plans ready that could be used if there is a cease-fire

New IPOs are popping 19% on day one, highest since 2020. High valuations mean tough long-term returns, traders beware!

Nasdaq now down on the day. S&P marginally higher.

Q2 packaging demand cools: containerboard down 5%, boxboard flat. Watch inventories & retail for freight signals.

US deficit hits $291B in July, up 19% YoY. Tariffs boost revenue but can't offset soaring spending. Fiscal red ink persists.

CME futures show gains for Aug '25 (+2.05) & Sep '25 (+2.38) contracts, while Feb '26 (-.53) dips. Trading volume down.

Sugar futures show mixed price action; Oct '25 contract dips slightly to 16.92, while Mar '26 holds steady at 17.56. Volume is down.

Gold futures climb $14.50, with Dec '25 contracts leading gains. Volume shifts as traders eye price action.