Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to S&P Global on September 3, the eurozone's composite purchasing managers index (PMI) for August stood at 52.0, unchanged from July and remaining above the 50.0 expansion threshold. The services PMI declined slightly to 51.6 from 51.7 in July, marking a two-month low, but continued to

According to the Challenger Report, U.S. companies announced 529,914 layoffs in the first eight months of 2026, marking the lowest level for the same period since 2022. Meanwhile, corporate hiring plans reached their highest level for the same period since 2023.

According to Yi Cai (Cnyes), Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.39% to close at 25,213.31 points on Sept 3, amid a mixed market performance. The Hang Seng Tech Index declined 1.08% to 4,468.48, while the National Enterprises Index dropped 0.77% to 8,385.24. Tech and Apple-linked stocks led

According to the 2026 Jeonju International Finance Conference (JIFIC) held on September 3, global asset managers warned that the traditional investment playbook built on globalization and low inflation is no longer viable. The U.S. now accounts for 60% of global stock indices, up from 50% two

South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 6579.48 on the 3rd, up 0.26% (16.76 points), after experiencing a sharp 3% intraday plunge around 2 PM that erased earlier gains within 10 minutes. The sudden drop, which sent the index to an intraday low of 6439.49, was triggered by reports of potential Iranian a

On Friday evening, September 4, Beijing time, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August NFP report. The data will be released during the final week before the FED’s September policy meeting (September 15–16), making its potential market impact self-evident. However, in Bank of America’s view, the NFP report is more of an “appetizer.” The “main course” that will truly determine whether the FED raises rates in September remains the August Consumer Price Index (CPI), scheduled for

Wall Street analysts say current interest rate increases differ from 2022's bear market despite US 10-year Treasury yields exceeding 4.8%. The MOVE index stands at 79, below its long-term average of 85-90, as of September 3 when KOSPI closed at 6579.48, up 0.26%. Analysts cite growth-driven rate inc

According to Money Today, South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 6579.48 on Sept 3, up 16.76 points or 0.26% from the previous session, despite volatile trading. The index swung 243.48 points intraday, surging to the 1% gain level by 2 p.m. before sliding 123.33 points (1.88%) to 6439.39 within 27

According to S&P Global, the UK services sector's purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 52.5 in August from 52.1 in July, marking the strongest growth since April, data released Thursday showed. The final reading came in slightly below the preliminary estimate of 52.8 but signaled continued

U.S. stock futures climbed in early Thursday trading as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence helped offset concerns about higher oil prices and borrowing costs. As of 4:30 a.m. ET, Nasdaq and Dow futures were up 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%. The move follows Wall Street's

According to Jin10, on September 3 at 4 p.m., China's CNEX funding sentiment index fell to 46, down 1 point from 2:30 p.m. readings. By institution type, large banks reported 45 (down 1), mid-size banks 47 (down 1), and non-bank institutions 45 (down 1 point).

International credit rating agency Moody's raised South Korea's economic growth forecast to 3.5% for this year and 2.6% for next year, citing the country's effective response to Middle East energy risks and a robust semiconductor industry boom. The upward revision reflects South Korea's success in d

According to Moody's, on Sept 3, the ratings agency raised South Korea's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.5%, up from the Bank of Korea's prior estimate of 3.3%. The upgrade reflects strong global demand for memory chips and semiconductors, which is expected to drive exports and increase the current

Eurozone services sector activity slowed in August as the PMI fell to 51.6, missing the forecast of 51.7 and declining from 51.7 in July.

Eurozone composite PMI declined to a final reading of 52 in August from an initial estimate of 52.1, according to purchasing managers index data.

Germany's services sector PMI for August came in at 49.7, exceeding both the expected 48.5 and the previous month's reading of 48.5.

According to Jin10, France's services sector PMI fell to 48.0 in August from 49.6 in July, below the initial estimate of 48.4, amid weak demand and extreme heat. The index has contracted for 12 consecutive months. Employment declined for a fourth consecutive month, while input cost inflation

France's August composite PMI came in at 48.5, below the forecast of 48.8 and the prior month's reading of 48.8, signaling contraction in economic activity.

Italy's composite PMI rose to 53.6 in August from 52.5 in July, indicating continued economic expansion in the eurozone's third-largest economy.

Italy's services sector PMI reached 55.2 in August, surpassing expectations of 54 and up from 52.5 in July, according to latest data. The reading indicates continued expansion in the services economy.