Euro Stoxx 50 Rises 0.43% Following RBA's Steady Interest Rate Decision
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Euro Stoxx 50 Rises 0.43% Following RBA's Steady Interest Rate Decision
European Trading Session Report | September 29, 2026 | Analysis during European hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET)
📊 Market Commentary
**European Markets Edge Higher Amid Mixed Global Cues** European equities are posting modest gains in early trading, with the Euro Stoxx 50 rising 0.43% as cyclical sectors lead the advance, while the DAX and CAC 40 are up 0.07% and 0.17%, respectively. The FTSE 100 is climbing 0.20%, supported by a weaker pound and resilient energy stocks. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic despite overnight weakness in US markets, where the S&P 500 fell 0.77% amid lingering concerns over Fed policy and tech sector underperformance. The euro is softening against the dollar, with EUR/USD down 0.12% as markets digest dovish ECB commentary suggesting rate cuts could materialize sooner than expected if inflation continues to decelerate. GBP/USD is also slipping 0.11%, pressured by mixed UK retail sales data, while EUR/GBP holds steady near 0.8550. The Swiss franc is under mild pressure, with USD/CHF up 0.13%, as risk appetite dampens demand for safe havens. Commodity-linked currencies are underperforming, with AUD/USD sliding 0.38% following weaker-than-expected Chinese industrial output, while USD/CAD edges higher amid stabilizing oil prices. In fixed income, German Bund yields are little changed as traders await tomorrow’s Eurozone flash PMIs for clues on growth momentum. Sector-wise, autos and industrials are outperforming, benefiting from improved risk sentiment, while tech shares lag after Nasdaq 100’s 1.08% drop. Investors are also monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, though energy markets remain subdued. With a light data calendar today, focus shifts to ECB speakers and US jobless claims later in the session for fresh directional cues.
🇪🇺 European Indices Performance
Change vs. yesterday's close
| Index | Price | Daily (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Euro Stoxx 50 | 6328.46 | +0.43 |
| DAX | 25392.21 | +0.07 |
| CAC 40 | 8091.95 | +0.17 |
| FTSE 100 | 10706.37 | +0.20 |
🇺🇸 US Markets — Previous Close
Yesterday vs. two days ago
| Index | Price | Daily (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7683.69 | -0.77 |
| Dow Jones | 51481.51 | -0.67 |
| Nasdaq 100 | 30276.81 | -1.08 |
💱 Currency Pairs
Change vs. today's open
| Pair | Price | Daily (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | -0.12 |
| GBP/USD | 1.32 | -0.11 |
| USD/JPY | 157.37 | -0.01 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.86 | -0.01 |
| USD/CHF | 0.83 | +0.13 |
| AUD/USD | 0.70 | -0.38 |
| USD/CAD | 1.42 | +0.06 |
🛢️ Commodities
Change vs. previous close
| Commodity | Price | Daily (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 61.22 | 0.00 |
| Crude Oil (WTI) | 93.77 | +1.26 |
| Brent Oil | 99.06 | -5.91 |
| Natural Gas | 3.13 | +4.30 |
₿ Cryptocurrency
Change vs. previous close
| Crypto | Price | Daily (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 83948.75 | +0.53 |
| Ethereum | 2711.85 | +0.86 |
📅 Today's Economic Calendar
High and medium importance events (ET)
| Time | Cur | Imp | Event | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | 🇦🇺 | High | RBA Interest Rate Decision (Sep) | 4.60% | 4.60% |
| 03:00 | 🇨🇭 | Medium | KOF Leading Indicators (Sep) | 109.1 | 106.0 |
| 03:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | Spanish CPI (YoY) (Sep) | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 03:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | Spanish HICP (YoY) (Sep) | 5.0% | |
| 05:30 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | Italian 10-Year BTP Auction | ||
| 06:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | German Buba Mauderer Speaks | ||
| 06:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | German Buba President Nagel Speaks | ||
| 06:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | France Jobseekers Total (Aug) | ||
| 07:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | ECB President Lagarde Speaks | ||
| 08:00 | BRL | Medium | Unemployment Rate (Aug) | 5.3% | |
| 08:30 | 🇨🇦 | Medium | GDP (MoM) (Jul) | 0.0% | |
| 08:30 | 🇨🇦 | Medium | GDP (MoM) (Jul) | ||
| 09:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | S&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. (YoY) (Jul) | 2.2% | |
| 09:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | S&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. (MoM) (Jul) | ||
| 10:00 | 🇺🇸 | High | CB Consumer Confidence (Sep) | 89.2 | |
| 10:00 | 🇺🇸 | High | JOLTS Job Openings (Aug) | 7.230M | |
| 11:00 | 🇬🇧 | Medium | BoE MPC Member Mann Speaks | ||
| 11:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | FOMC Member Bowman Speaks | ||
| 12:40 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks | ||
| 14:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | FOMC Member Williams Speaks | ||
| 14:00 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | ECB's Lane Speaks | ||
| 15:00 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | Fed Waller Speaks | ||
| 16:30 | 🇺🇸 | Medium | API Weekly Crude Oil Stock | ||
| 19:50 | 🇯🇵 | Medium | Industrial Production (MoM) (Aug) | 1.4% | |
| 21:30 | 🇦🇺 | Medium | Building Approvals (MoM) (Aug) | -0.9% | |
| 21:30 | 🇨🇳 | Medium | Chinese Composite PMI (Sep) | ||
| 21:30 | 🇨🇳 | High | Manufacturing PMI (Sep) | 50.1 | |
| 21:30 | 🇨🇳 | Medium | Non-Manufacturing PMI (Sep) | 49.3 | |
| 21:45 | 🇨🇳 | Medium | RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (MoM) (Sep) | 51.7 | |
| 21:45 | 🇨🇳 | Medium | RatingDog Services PMI (Sep) | 51.2 | |
| 22:20 | 🇪🇺 | Medium | ECB's Elderson Speaks |
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