U.S. Equities finished higher, near their best levels. Treasuries were mixed with some curve steepening. Dollar was weaker on the major crosses, Gold finished higher, and Bitcoin futures are up. Fed's Brainard added continued skepticism to potential September “pause”. OPEC+ announced increased bpd production, but not enough to drive a sustained pullback. Further positive headlines surrounding China reopening have been published. Microsoft cut it’s guidance citing foreign exchange headwinds.