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Market Commentary - Foreign Markets
Wall Street opens the week on a muted note
29-Sep-2026, 10:38
US equities concluded yesterday in negative territory, pressured by sustained increases in oil prices and a persistent climb in US bond yields. The technology-focused Nasdaq retreated 0.9% to settle at 26,820.38 points, the S&P index decreased 0.8% to close at 7,684.98 points, and the Dow declined 0.7% to end at 51,481.72 points. Market participants are now focused on key US inflation and employment data.
US equities concluded yesterday in negative territory, pressured by sustained increases in oil prices and a persistent climb in US bond yields. The technology-focused Nasdaq retreated 0.9% to settle at 26,820.38 points, the S&P index decreased 0.8% to close at 7,684.98 points, and the Dow declined 0.7% to end at 51,481.72 points. Market participants are now focused on key US inflation and employment data.