The yen strengthened as the dollar remained weak, with investors anticipating a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell, while South Korea and Australia saw gains. US futures were stable after a slight drop in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Key economic data, including Friday’s payrolls report, will influence future rate decisions.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited
October 5, 2026