On August 6-7 2026 several major indices recorded modest percentage changes while Brent crude rose nearly 4 percent and China exports grew about 24 percent in July. Supported data from Associated Press and Yonhap News confirm specific closes for Nikkei Taiex Shanghai Hang Seng S&P/ASX 200 and S&P 500 along with Kospi investor flows. Disputed figures remain for Kospi Dow Jones and Nasdaq closes.