Daily digest

Stock market news — Sunday, 4 October 2026

34 headlines. Of the 27 with a specific market target, 16 were positive, 4 negative and 7 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: SPY, BRK.B, INTC.

Mood Index72Optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
16 positive7 neutral4 negative

Top stories

NasdaqNegative

Dollar Slips on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.05% on Friday. A weaker-than-expected US Sep payroll report on Friday weighed on the dollar. Both non-farm payrolls and average hourly earnings rose less than expected, reducing the chance of a Fed…

NasdaqPositive

Stocks Settle Higher as Fed Rate Hike Concerns Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.73% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.00%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose…

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NasdaqNeutral

Wheat Post Mixed Friday Trade

The wheat complex was mixed on Friday, KC leading the way to the downside. Chicago SRW contracts settled the session with contracts steady to as much as 3 cents higher with the deferreds the leaders, as December was 20 ¼ cents lower on…

NasdaqNegative

Dollar Slips on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.05% on Friday. A weaker-than-expected US Sep payroll report on Friday weighed on the dollar. Both non-farm payrolls and average hourly earnings rose less than expected, reducing the chance of a Fed…

NasdaqPositive

Cotton Rallies Back into the Weekend

Cotton futures saw strength on Friday, with contracts closing steady to 112 higher across the board. December was still down 383 points on the week, despite the Friday gains. Crude oil was back down $1.61 per barrel on the session, with…

NasdaqNegative

Corn Bulls Fail to Hold $5 on Friday

Corn futures fell under pressure on Friday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 5 ¼ cents across the board. December collapsed this week for a 30 ½ cent loss, of 5.77%. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 2 1/4 cents at…

NasdaqPositive

Stocks Settle Higher as Fed Rate Hike Concerns Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.73% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.00%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose…

NasdaqPositive

Cotton Posting Midday Gains

Cotton futures are bouncing on Friday’s midday, with most contracts up 40 to 65 points. Crude oil was back down $1.419 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index back down $0.203. USDA’s Export Sales report shows all cotton…

NasdaqNegative

Soybeans Showing Weaker Trade Heading into the Weekend

Soybeans are trading with contracts down 5 to 7 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 6 cents at $12.23 3/4. Soymeal futures are trading with contracts $5 to $7 lower, with Soy Oil 125 to 130 points…