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 a quarter percent. The Nasdaq gained, two tenths percent. And the Dow Jones moved lower, nine tenths percent.

Over in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng is trading at twenty four thousand six hundred thirteen, up point three seven 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 eight thousand six hundred fourteen point four. We're watching the VIX at sixteen point three, which tells us volatility is contained.

Key Names

BHP Billiton, it's down point nine two percent, sitting at sixty point two six dollars. Rio Tinto, it's down two point four four percent, sitting at one hundred sixty two point eight five dollars. Fortescue Metals, it's down one point one six percent, sitting at sixteen and a quarter dollars. Boss Energy, it's up one point three seven percent, sitting at one point four eight dollars.

That's the Wrap

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