06/10/2026
Weekly Global Markets Recap: 28 September to 2 October 2026
Economic data dominated global markets last week, with investors focused on U.S. inflation, employment and economic growth ahead of the Federal Reserve’s October meeting. In the United States, the August core PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred measure of underlying inflation, was released alongside the third estimate of second-quarter real GDP (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, September 2026). The September U.S. jobs report, including nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate, closed the week (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, October 2026). Other key indicators included the ISM and S&P Global Manufacturing PMIs, ADP private payrolls, JOLTS job openings and the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.
International economic data also remained in focus. The Reserve Bank of Australia announced its September cash rate decision, while September euro area inflation data provided the latest reading on consumer prices ahead of the European Central Bank’s next meeting. China released its official manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs together with the Caixin China Manufacturing PMI before mainland Chinese markets closed for the National Day holiday.
Global financial markets delivered mixed performance. Japanese equities extended their advance, with the Nikkei 225 rising 2.93%, while European stock markets declined broadly. In commodity markets, gold prices recorded one of their sharpest weekly declines in recent months, falling 3.68% to USD 4,162.30 per ounce. Brent crude oil prices also moved lower, increasing 4.94% over the week (Reuters, October 2026).
The week’s market moves reflected continued investor attention on U.S. inflation, Federal Reserve interest rates, employment growth and the global economic outlook, with developments in Australia, Europe and China adding to the broader macroeconomic picture.
Key takeaway:
- The Nikkei 225 rose 2.93% to close at 68,309.46, the strongest performance among major indices (MarketWatch, October 2026).
- European equities declined broadly, with the CAC 40 down 2.24% and the FTSE 100 down 2.18% (MarketWatch, October 2026).
- U.S. gold futures fell 3.68% to USD 4,162.30 per ounce (Reuters, October 2026).
- The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its September cash rate decision (Reserve Bank of Australia, September 2026).
Read the full Trivesta Weekly Global Markets Recap: https://trivesta.com.au/weekly-market-recap/global-markets-weekly-review-stocks-gold-and-oil-2-october-2026
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