Market Pulse — Morning Brief

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Good morning. This is Eva with your Market Pulse Brief, for Thursday, 01 October 2026.

Let's start with what happened overnight.

Over the Pacific

The S&P 500 closed, down, 0.3 percent. The Nasdaq gained, 0.2 percent. And the Dow Jones moved lower, 0.9 percent.

Over in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng is trading at 24,613, up, 0.4 percent. It's been a steady session over there, with no single name really breaking out.

What to Expect Today

Looking at the ASX 200 — it closed yesterday at 8,619.8. We're watching the VIX at 16.3, which tells us volatility is contained.

Key Names

BHP Billiton, it's down, 0.5, percent, sitting at 60.49 dollars. Rio Tinto, it's down, 2.2, percent, sitting at 163.32 dollars. Fortescue Metals, it's down, 1.3, percent, sitting at 16.22 dollars. Boss Energy, it's up, 2.9, percent, sitting at 1.50 dollars.

That's the Wrap

That's your morning Market Pulse Brief. Stay sharp, and I'll see you this afternoon for the close.