Global Market News Summary — 2 October 2026 The Nasdaq Composite ended 1 October at 26,871.60, up 0.04%. Micron Technology posted quarterly results showing revenue up fourfold, lifting chip shares broadly, while Alphabet gained after launching its latest Gemini model. The 10-year Treasury yield touched an intraday 5.342%, the highest since April 2002, with the […]

Fed Expectations Shift as Markets Turn to U.S. Jobs Data Fed expectations have shifted significantly. August PCE inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year, below the 3.7% expected by economists. Following the data, the probability of an October rate hike fell to 38%, while Goldman Sachs pushed its next rate-hike forecast from October to December. Markets are now […]

GLOBAL MARKETS: RISING BOND YIELDS KEEP EQUITIES UNDER PRESSURE Global equities are showing resilience despite a difficult month for bond markets. September is on track to become one of the weakest months for global bonds in years, while major equity markets have remained relatively stable, supported by solid corporate earnings, resilient economic activity and continued […]

Fed and Treasury Yields in Focus Across Global Markets The Fed and rising U.S. Treasury yields remain the key market drivers. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.27%, its highest level since 2007, while the 2-year yield approached 5%. Markets are now pricing more than a 70% chance of an October Fed rate hike, as […]

Global Markets News Briefing — Monday, 28 September 2026 Nasdaq. US futures opened the week lower after Friday’s gains. Nasdaq-100 futures fell 0.7%, S&P 500 futures 0.4% and Dow futures 180 points, with rising oil prices weighing on early trade. Treasury yields spiked last week, the 10-year briefly reaching 5.23%, its highest since June 2007, […]

Daily Market Highlights GLOBAL MARKETS: EQUITIES UNDER PRESSURE FROM RISING YIELDS Asian markets are mostly trading lower on Friday as a renewed sell-off in global bonds weighs on risk appetite. Long-term U.S. Treasury yields have climbed to multi-year highs, putting pressure on equities as investors reassess the outlook for interest rates. Japan is outperforming the […]

GLOBAL MARKETS: BOND YIELDS RISE AS TRUMP-XI SUMMIT TAKES CENTER STAGE Global markets are turning more cautious on Thursday as rising bond yields and renewed inflation concerns weigh on risk appetite. The U.S. dollar is holding near a two-month high after stronger-than-expected economic data reinforced expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. U.S. Treasury yields are […]

GLOBAL MARKETS: AI RALLY CONTINUES AS OIL EASES Asian markets are extending their rally on Wednesday, with technology and semiconductor stocks leading gains. South Korea’s KOSPI is up around 1.2%, while Taiwan is also trading higher as renewed demand for AI applications continues to support the technology sector. The Nasdaq remains in focus after reaching […]

Global Market News Briefing – 22 September 2026 The Nasdaq Composite futures gained 2.26% on Monday to a record close of 30780, its first since June, supported by a rise in AI-related stocks. Chipmakers surged as early signs of success for Meta Platforms’ AI agent lifted enthusiasm; Meta jumped 11% and AMD topped $1 trillion […]

Global Markets: Oil Eases as Tech Stocks Lead the Week Higher Global markets are starting the week on a firmer note as easing oil prices provide some relief to investors. Brent crude has pulled back after reports of increased oil flows from the Middle East, while hopes of further supply normalization are helping reduce some […]