📊 Market Snapshot — Thu 01 Oct
| Market | Key Levels | Day Change | Outlook |
| 🇺🇸 Wall Street | S&P 7,666, Nasdaq 26,872 | +0.09% | ⚪ Neutral |
| 🌏 Asia Pacific | Nikkei 68,957, HSI 24,613 | +0.95% | 🟢 Bullish |
| 🇪🇺 European Markets | DAX 18,213, FTSE 10,428 | -1.18% | 🔴 Bearish |
| 💵 US Dollar | vs majors avg +0.49% | +0.49% | 🟡 Cautiously Dollar Strength |
| 🪙 Gold | $4,207.80/oz | +0.13% | 🟡 Cautiously Safe-Haven Bid |
| 🛢️ Crude Oil | $92.91/bbl | +0.04% | ⚪ Neutral |
| ₿ Bitcoin | $84,686 | +1.34% | 🟢 Risk-On |
| 📈 US 10Y Treasury | 5.24% yield | -1.06% | 🔴 Yields Falling |
🇺🇸 Daily Market Recap — U.S. Markets
On Thursday, Wall Street saw modest gains across its major indices, with the S&P 500 rising by 0.19% to close at 7666.45, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq both edged up by 0.04%. The broader market’s upward movement was not driven by any significant economic headlines, as the day lacked major catalysts from the US economic calendar. However, the positive sentiment was reflected in the performance of certain stocks, with Mattel (MAT) surging 18.8%, marking it as one of the notable gainers of the day.
Despite the lack of explicit economic drivers, the market’s modest rally suggests a steady risk appetite among investors. The Russell 2000 also posted a gain of 0.35%, indicating some optimism in the small-cap sector. Meanwhile, the volatility index (VIX) increased slightly by 0.80% to 16.47, suggesting a mild uptick in market uncertainty. The bond market saw a decline in the 10-year Treasury yield, which fell by 1.06% to 5.237, reflecting a cautious approach among fixed-income investors.
Looking ahead, market participants may turn their attention to upcoming global economic events, such as the European Central Bank’s President Christine Lagarde’s speech, which could provide insights into the monetary policy landscape in Europe. Additionally, the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI reading of 54.6 indicates continued expansion in the US manufacturing sector, which could influence investor sentiment in the coming days. Overall, the market remains poised for potential shifts as investors digest these developments.
🏆 Wall Street Movers
Top two gainers in the last trading session include Mattel, Inc. (MAT), surged 18.80% to while Accenture plc (ACN), surged 15.78% to .
Losers include Corteva, Inc. (CTVA), erasing 83.81% to and Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY), erasing 9.58% to .
Elsewhere, most active counters were NU, INTC, CTVA.
🌏 Asia & Europe
In the Asia-Pacific session on Thursday, the Nikkei 225 surged by 3.30% to close at 68,956.72, marking a significant gain for the Japanese index. This positive movement was supported by the release of the Tankan Large Manufacturing Index, which reported an actual figure of 22, indicating a favorable outlook for the manufacturing sector in Japan. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong experienced a modest increase of 0.37%, reaching 24,613.27. In contrast, the Jakarta Composite Index fell by 1.65% to 6,020.696, reflecting a downturn in the Indonesian market.
Major European exchanges experienced a downward trend on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 in the UK declining by 1.68% to 10,428.27. The CAC 40 in France also saw a decrease, falling by 1.33% to 7,858.26. The broader Euro Stoxx 50 index dropped by 1.21% to 6,192.99. These declines occurred despite a speech by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, which did not provide enough impetus to reverse the negative sentiment across the region. Additionally, the Swiss CPI Inflation Rate was reported at 0.8%, but it did not significantly influence market movements on the day.
💵 Forex Markets
| Performance after Thu 01 Oct | |||||
| Symbol | Day | Week | Month | Last | Momentum |
| 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 EURUSD | -0.77% | -1.32% | -0.77% | 1.12410 | ▼ |
| 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 GBPUSD | -0.50% | -0.39% | -0.50% | 1.31990 | ▼ |
| 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 USDJPY | +0.43% | +0.08% | -1.46% | 158.07000 | ▲ |
| 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 USDCAD | -0.06% | +0.55% | -0.06% | 1.42190 | ▼ |
| 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 AUDUSD | -0.20% | -1.34% | -0.20% | 0.69290 | ▼ |
| 🇳🇿 🇺🇸 NZDUSD | -0.50% | -0.42% | -4.80% | 0.56030 | ▼ |
| 🇺🇸 🇨🇭 USDCHF | -0.60% | +0.30% | -0.60% | 0.83070 | ▼ |
🌐 Other Markets
🪙 Gold is up by 0.13% (5.50 USD an ounce) to 4,207.80 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 4,202.30.
🪨 Silver is up by 0.29% (0.18 USD an ounce) to 61.35 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 61.17.
🛢️ Crude Oil is up by 0.04% (0.04 USD per barrel) to 92.91 USD per barrel as on Thu. Previous day close was 92.87.
₿ Bitcoin is up by 1.34% (1119.66 USD) to 84,686.00 USD as on Thu. Previous day close was 83,566.34.