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October 2, 2026

Weekly Commentary September 28th – October 2nd

Equity markets were mixed, as the tech-heavy Nasdaq outperformed the more value-oriented Dow Jones. Bonds endured another difficult week, pushing long-term Treasury yields to 25-year highs. Meanwhile, cooler inflation and labor market data reduced the likelihood of an October rate hike, trimming expectations for additional hikes from four to three.

Weekly financial summary with index returns, market headlines, stock of the week, and upcoming events, displayed in sections with charts, icons, and color blocks for clarity.