# Mid-Session Market Update: Dow Rebounds Amid Fed Signals and Corporate Lending Concerns
**Note**: This analysis is generated mid-US trading session at 1:33 PM EDT on September 02, 2025, with US stocks open and European markets closed. Event times in US Eastern Time.
## Major News
Today’s global market sentiment was influenced by several key events. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank may soon halt its bond reduction program, but offered no guidance on interest rates, leaving markets uncertain. In the U.S., the Dow Jones rebounded from a 600-point deficit to close up 0.75%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.24%. The Nasdaq 100, however, saw a slight decline of 0.09%.
European indices ended the day mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.29%, the DAX falling 0.62%, and the CAC 40 declining 0.18%. The FTSE 100 managed a modest gain of 0.10%. In Asia, the Nikkei dropped significantly by 2.58%, reflecting concerns over economic stability.
Corporate earnings reports were positive, with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan posting robust profits driven by increased trading and deal-making activity, despite caution from Jamie Dimon regarding potential corporate lending excesses. Additionally, LVMH reported a return to growth, suggesting a recovery in luxury demand.
Overall, market participants are navigating mixed signals from economic indicators and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning U.S.-China trade relations.
## Performances
### Major US Indices (Current Mid-Session)
| Index | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6671.01 | 0.24 |
| Dow Jones | 46412.47 | 0.75 |
| Nasdaq 100 | 24727.12 | -0.09 |
### European Indices (End of Day)
| Index | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Euro Stoxx 50 | 5552.05 | -0.29 |
| DAX | 24236.94 | -0.62 |
| CAC 40 | 7919.62 | -0.18 |
| FTSE 100 | 9452.77 | 0.10 |
### FX Performance
| Currency Pair | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.16 | 0.33 |
| USD/JPY | 151.80 | -0.35 |
| GBP/USD | 1.33 | -0.08 |
| USD/CHF | 0.80 | -0.40 |
| USD/CAD | 1.40 | 0.03 |
| AUD/USD | 0.65 | -0.44 |
| NZD/USD | 0.57 | -0.16 |
### Commodities Performance
| Commodity | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil | 58.86 | -1.06 |
| Gold | 4164.30 | 1.36 |
| Silver | 50.60 | 0.95 |
| Natural Gas | 3.03 | -2.82 |
### BTC and ETH Performance
| Crypto | Price | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 112910.18 | -2.05 |
| Ethereum | 4121.26 | -2.93 |
