Market Pulse — Morning Brief

Friday, 02 October 2026

Good morning. This is Eva with your Market Pulse Brief, for Friday, 02 October 2026.

Let's start with what happened overnight.

Over the Pacific

The S&P 500 closed, up point one nine percent. The Nasdaq gained, percent. And the Dow Jones moved higher, 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 seven hundred eighty nine point three. We're watching the VIX at sixteen point four, 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.