🗞️ Market Recap (Thu 03 Sep) | Positive US data bolsters market confidence

📊 Market Snapshot — Thu 03 Sep

🇺🇸 Daily Market Recap — U.S. Markets

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Wall Street experienced a positive session as US benchmark indices closed higher. The Nasdaq led the gains with a 1.40% rise to 26,584.06, followed closely by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which climbed 1.18% to 53,686.11. The S&P 500 also posted a solid advance, increasing by 1.06% to 7,747.71. The upward momentum in the markets came amidst a backdrop of mixed international economic data, with investors seemingly unfazed by the slight uptick in the VIX, which edged up by 0.33% to 15.25, indicating a modest increase in market volatility.

Among individual stocks, Atkore Inc. (ATKR) stood out as a notable gainer, surging 28.22% on the day. This significant rise contributed to the overall positive sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, the broader market seemed to digest international economic reports, including Australia’s trade data for July 2026, which showed a decrease in both imports and exports. Despite these declines, the focus remained on the domestic front, where the RatingDog Services PMI indicated an expansion in the US services sector, rising to 51.4 points in August 2026, suggesting continued growth in this key area of the economy.

Looking ahead, market participants are likely to keep a close eye on upcoming economic events, including the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Report Hearings. These hearings could provide further insights into global economic conditions and potential policy shifts that may influence investor sentiment. As Wall Street navigates these developments, the focus will remain on balancing domestic growth prospects with international economic signals.

🏆 Wall Street Movers

Top two gainers in the last trading session include Atkore Inc. (ATKR), surged 28.22% to while CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV), surged 19.49% to .

Losers include Sportradar Group AG (SRAD), erasing 15.13% to and GameStop Corporation (GME), erasing 12.25% to .

Elsewhere, most active counters were NVDA, INTC, AMZN.

🌏 Asia & Europe

During the Asia-Pacific session on Thursday, markets exhibited mixed performances. The Nikkei 225 in Japan edged down by 0.17% to close at 64,214.48, reflecting a modest decline amid a lack of significant regional economic catalysts. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong saw a more pronounced drop of 0.60%, settling at 25,178.04. In contrast, the Jakarta Composite Index in Indonesia bucked the trend, rising by 0.96% to 6,663.561, although specific drivers for this upward movement were not detailed in the available economic data.

In Europe, major exchanges displayed varied results as investors digested regional developments. The FTSE 100 in the UK advanced by 0.70% to 10,831.52, buoyed by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Report Hearings, which likely influenced market sentiment positively. On the other hand, the CAC 40 in France declined by 0.28% to 8,257.06, while the Euro Stoxx 50 saw a slight decrease of 0.11% to 6,355.0. The TecDAX in Germany, however, posted a gain of 0.55%, closing at 4,034.68, indicating selective strength within the technology sector. Overall, European markets presented a mixed picture as they navigated through the day’s economic events.

💵 Forex Markets

🌐 Other Markets

🪙 Gold is down by 0.35% (16.00 USD an ounce) to 4,523.90 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 4,539.90.

🪨 Silver is down by 0.04% (0.03 USD an ounce) to 67.67 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 67.70.

🛢️ Crude Oil is up by 0.42% (0.38 USD per barrel) to 91.68 USD per barrel as on Thu. Previous day close was 91.30.

₿ Bitcoin is up by 5.20% (4018.96 USD) to 81,329.13 USD as on Thu. Previous day close was 77,310.17.