Japan Monetary Base (YoY) up to 15.2% in September from previous -15.7%

In September 2026, Nvidia retained its top spot globally with a market capitalization of $5.56 trillion, followed closely by Apple, Alphabet (Class A), and Microsoft. Meta Platforms saw the largest shift in the September global market cap rankings: the company surged 29%, pushing its market cap to $1.88 trillion and overtaking Broadcom to rank eighth. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 9.1% in September, accelerating noticeably from a 1.98% gain in August. However, internal divergence within the index persisted, with TSMC, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology strengthening while Broadcom fell 4.3%.

TradingKey - On Friday, October 2 (Eastern Time), the US will release its September nonfarm payrolls report. The market will focus on whether job growth can sustain August's rebound and whether the data will alter expectations for subsequent Federal Reserve rate hikes.

US stocks edged lower as US Treasury yields climbed to multi-year highs again. Some tech stocks rebounded, with optical communications shares leading the gains and bank stocks leading the declines. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.26% to 51,349.92; the Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 0.09% to 26,797.54; and the S&P 500 Index dropped 0.17% to 7,670.84.

On September 28, Eastern Time, Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 3%, with the company expected to release its third-quarter 2026 delivery figures on October 2. Investment banks JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs both lowered their delivery forecasts, primarily due to weaker-than-expected performance in the U.S. and Chinese markets. Additionally, the Trump administration's plan to relax fuel efficiency standards has introduced policy variables to its automotive business.

TradingKey - In the coming week (September 28 to October 2, ET), US markets will face the most concentrated macroeconomic data window between late September and early October. Key reports—including the US August PCE Price Index, September Nonfarm Payrolls report, ADP employment, JOLTS job openings, and the ISM Manufacturing Index—will be released in succession, providing fresh evidence for the market to gauge the Federal Reserve's next interest rate path.