Global Markets Highlights — Oct 2, 2026 | Aivina
October 2, 2026
Global financial markets faced intense volatility as Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs before pulling back after weak US employment data. A sharp slowdown in September hiring moderated central bank rate-hike expectations, prompting a brief relief rally across major stock indexes. High energy prices and persistent inflation risks continue to balance equity gains, keeping overall market sentiment neutral.
Highlights
- Global bond yields surge
- US hiring slows sharply
- Crude oil spikes
Macro Overview
Inflation
August US PCE inflation cooled to 3.4% year-over-year, though Federal Reserve officials caution that underlying inflation remains above target.
Interest Rate Outlook
Cooling US labor data reduced expectations for an October Federal Reserve rate hike, increasing probabilities of a near-term policy pause.
Risk Sentiment
neutral
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