Published: September 24, 2026 at 06:37 AM
Daily Market Summary
Daily Market Summary
1. Market Overview
U.S. stocks closed lower on September 23 (local time) as Treasury yields surged. The S&P 500 fell 0.76% to 7,706.03, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.69% to 26,936.04, the Dow Jones slid 1.03% (-537.24 points) to 51,511.59, and the Russell 2000 declined 1.28% to 2,838.66. The 5-year Treasury yield topped 5% for the first time since 2007, while the 10-year yield jumped 15.1bp to 5.11%. A stronger-than-expected September composite PMI (58.4, the highest since July 2021) and rising oil prices stoked inflation concerns. Korean markets are closed September 24-25 for the Chuseok holiday; on the previous trading day, September 23, the KOSPI rose 0.90% to 7,080.92 on semiconductor strength, and the KOSDAQ gained 1.21% to 844.48. The Trump-Xi summit in Washington is scheduled for today, leaving its outcomes on trade, technology and Taiwan as the next variable.
Key Takeaways
Macro/Geopolitics: The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 5.11% (the 5-year topped 5% for the first time since 2007), and a PMI surprise (58.4) deepened stagflation concerns.
Technical Scan: NASDAQ Top 10, candlestick pattern and volume breakout scan data could not be collected because the TradingView MCP server was not connected.
Korean Market: The KOSPI closed at 7,080.92 (+0.90%) and the KOSDAQ at 844.48 (+1.21%) on semiconductor strength before the Chuseok holiday (trading resumes 9/28).
Sectors/Industries: Rate-sensitive sectors such as utilities (-2.24%), real estate (-1.76%) and communication services (-1.91%) weakened, while energy (+0.96%) and materials (+1.15%) gained.
Crypto/Alternative Assets: After four straight days of ETF inflows ($2.31 billion), Bitcoin fell back -2.11% ($84,355.69) amid the yield-driven pullback in risk assets.
Macroeconomic Context
Key Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Benchmark | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. September Composite PMI (flash) | 58.4 | Highest since July 2021 | Growth surprise strengthens the case for further Fed tightening |
| U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield | 5.11% (+15.1bp) | Near 20-year high | Entrenched high rates, valuation pressure |
| U.S. 5-Year Treasury Yield | Entered the 5% range | First time since 2007 | Buyer base shifting from central banks and pension funds to institutions and individuals, raising price sensitivity |
| Korea August CPI | +3.1% (YoY) | Back above 3% after two months | Led by a surge in telecom charges; core inflation at its highest since May 2023 |
Key Upcoming Events (Next Week)
| Date | Event | Market Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 09-24 | Trump-Xi summit in Washington | Volatility in chip exporters and China-related stocks depending on tariff and Taiwan outcomes |
| 09-24 | Darden Restaurants and Costco earnings | Gauge of consumer sentiment |
| 09-28 | Korean markets reopen (end of Chuseok holiday) | Watch how much of the yield-driven decline in New York gets priced in |
| 09-30 | Micron earnings | Test of whether AI memory demand persists; sets direction for the semiconductor sector |
Central Bank Watch
At the September 16 FOMC meeting, the Fed raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.75-4%. It was the first hike since 2023, and 16 of 18 members signaled the possibility of further hikes this year. New Chair Kevin Warsh kept up his hawkish tone, saying "inflation remains elevated," and as rate-cut expectations flipped to hikes, the bank ETF (KBE) fell -2.6%, its worst day since February.
No Bank of Korea policy rate decision was confirmed in this collection. However, policy news confirms the government is simultaneously pursuing a permitting fast track and a 2026 household debt management plan.
2. Technical Scan
Market-Wide Technical Indicators (TradingView Scan)
Major Sector and Large-Cap Trends (Cross-Checked Against Market Data)
| Sector | Representative Stock/ETF | Change | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | XLE | +0.96% | Reflects the Iran war and Hormuz supply risk premium; natural gas surged +6.81% |
| Utilities | XLU | -2.24% | Most vulnerable sector to rising rates; dividend appeal diminished |
| Real Estate | XLRE | -1.76% | Hit directly by high rates; mortgage rate burden |
| Semiconductors | SMH | -1.00% | Pulled back on calls to slow the pace despite AMD joining the $1 trillion club |
| Communication Services | XLC | -1.91% | Rising rates weigh on growth stock valuations |
| Financials | XLF | -0.47% | Bank stocks remain weak after the FOMC hike |
Overall Market Assessment
Individual stock and candlestick scans based on TradingView cannot be assessed because the MCP server was not connected. Cross-checked against market data, rate-sensitive sectors (utilities, real estate, communication services) led the decline, while energy held firm on the oil price premium.
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3. Top Headlines
Global
The S&P 500 closed at 7,706.03 (-0.76%), the Nasdaq at 26,936.04 (-0.69%) and the Dow at 51,511.59 (-537.24pt, -1.03%). The 5-year Treasury yield topped 5% for the first time since 2007, as oil-driven inflation concerns and stronger-than-expected business activity data pressured bonds and stocks alike.
The 10-year yield rose 15.1bp from 4.96% to 5.11%, and the 30-year climbed to 5.30-5.40%. Oil-driven inflation concerns combined with weak demand at the 5-year Treasury auction accelerated the selloff.
The services PMI rose to 58.7 (a five-year high) and manufacturing to 57.0. New orders and employment reached their highest levels in four and a half years and since February 2021, respectively, but input cost inflation also hit its highest since October 2022.
The second summit, following the May meeting, centers on the "3Ts" (trade, technology and Taiwan). The U.S. has postponed announcing new tariffs (about 7.5%) over Chinese "overcapacity" until after the summit, and reciprocal tariff cuts worth about $30 billion are under discussion.
Saudi Arabia resumed exports through the 1,200km pipeline that had been halted on September 13 after a drone attack. Brent crude fell for a fifth straight session, trading around $100 a barrel ($98.61, -0.64%).
China's cumulative gold imports through August exceeded 1,000 tonnes, surpassing its full-year 2025 total, and central bank net purchases in the second quarter rose 62% year-over-year to 288.9 tonnes.
Spot bitcoin ETFs took in a total of $2.31 billion from September 17 to 22, including $999 million on September 21 alone, the largest single-day inflow in 11 months. With a short squeeze adding fuel, BTC rose as high as $87,300.
AMD surpassed $1 trillion in market cap, up about 185% year-to-date and far outpacing the Nasdaq's gain (about 16%). Chip stocks briefly fell in tandem after AI executives talked about "slowing the pace."
Korea
Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the index rose as high as 7,153 intraday but gave back some gains amid wait-and-see sentiment. Individuals and foreigners were net sellers, while institutions alone were net buyers (an estimated KRW 317 billion), supporting the index.
Strength in chip equipment stocks and net buying by individuals lifted the index.
On strength in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index overnight and expectations of rising memory demand, Samsung Electronics rose more than 2% and SK Hynix more than 3% early in the session. Yuanta Securities raised its target price for Samsung Electronics from KRW 530,000 to KRW 630,000.
Exports from September 1 to 20 rose 78.3% year-over-year to a record $71.4 billion. Semiconductor exports reached $34.12 billion (+259.4%), accounting for 47.8% of the total, and the trade surplus was $23 billion.
With the order for two ro-ro vessels from a European shipping company, its cumulative orders this year reached 169 vessels worth $18.71 billion, surpassing last year's full-year total ($18.55 billion). It has achieved 80.3% of its annual target ($23.31 billion).
After signing agreements with 43 companies to export a package of large drones and maintenance (MRO) services, Hanwha Aerospace agreed to jointly develop a domestically built long-range air-to-surface missile for the KF-21 with KAI to boost export competitiveness.
Prices rose 3.1% year-over-year, a faster pace than July (2.8%). Telecom charges posted the largest increase at 16.6%, and core inflation hit 3.4%, the highest since May 2023.
4. Reddit Sentiment
The key themes were the surge in the 10-year Treasury yield (the highest since 2007), expectations of another rate hike in October and hawkish Fed remarks. WSB stood out for loss posts and self-deprecating mockery, while r/stocks and r/investing held serious discussions on AI and semiconductors (Micron, Sandisk, Broadcom) and the Korean economy (OECD growth upgrade). Meta's Muse app surge (+11%, $190B added to market cap) and plagiarism allegations were both hot topics, and crypto sentiment was cautious optimism mixing "Pumptober" hopes with trauma from past crashes.
Mood by Subreddit
| Subreddit | Sentiment | Posts Collected | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| r/wallstreetbets | Bearish/Meme | 16 | Mocking the 10-year yield spike, reading the AMD-OpenAI deal, loss posts |
| r/stocks | Bullish (Korea, AI memory) | 9 | OECD upgrade of Korea's growth, China's probe of Broadcom, bullish case for Micron and Sandisk |
| r/investing | Bullish/Controversial | 8 | Meta Muse app success and plagiarism allegations, NSCALE bankruptcy risk warning |
| r/economics | Bearish | 8 | 10-year yield at its highest since 2007 |
| r/StockMarket | Bearish | 3 | Expectations of another Fed hike in October |
| r/CryptoCurrency | Cautious optimism | 11 | Pumptober hopes vs. past trauma, stablecoin infrastructure |
| r/Bitcoin | Bullish narrative/Volatility | 7 | "An asset governments can't print" narrative, bear liquidation posts |
| r/technology | Neutral/Negative | 18 | Samsung refrigerator glitch, Big Tech regulatory issues |
| r/worldnews · r/geopolitics | Geopolitical tension | 19 · 6 | Iran-U.S. friction at the UN, Russian violation of Polish airspace |
| r/Futurology | Neutral | 6 | AI utility debate, robotaxi expansion |
| r/RealEstate | Personal advice (neutral) | 3 | Not representative of market sentiment |
Key Community Insights
A sense that the Treasury yield spike (5.11%) is translating into a real mortgage burden spread across the community. Its direction matches the 10-year +15.1bp data in yahoo-finance.md.
A critical reading that the deal effectively has AMD handing over its own shares for next to nothing. It is in line with the valuation caution behind AMD's entry into the $1 trillion club.
A view linking the OECD's upgrade of Korea's 2026 growth forecast from 2.6% to 3.7% to Big Tech AI capex. Korea's chip exports surging 259.4% year-over-year from September 1-20 (kr-news.md) supports this reading.
News that China is investigating state data centers' reliance on Broadcom switches has revived tech decoupling risk ahead of the U.S.-China summit (9/24).
Meta added $190B in market cap in a single day, but plagiarism allegations involving rival OpenClaw surfaced at the same time, leaving a question mark over sustainability.
Most Mentioned Stocks (Top 10)
| Stock | Mentions | Sentiment | Key Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| $SPY | 225 | Neutral | Index ETF; rank up from 2 to 1 day-over-day |
| $MU (Micron) | 177 | Bullish | Bullish case on AI memory demand discussed in r/stocks |
| $META | 156 | Bullish/Controversial | Muse app success and $190B market cap gain, alongside plagiarism allegations |
| $AMD | 95 | Bullish | Bullish post reading the OpenAI deal as "cashback," top at 3151 upvotes |
| $QQQ | 95 | Bearish/Loss posts | WSB call credit spread loss stories |
| $GOOGL | 75 | Neutral | Mentions surged day-over-day (from 19th to 6th) |
| $MCD | 70 | Bearish | Disappointed reaction to Investor Day |
| $GOOG | 62 | Neutral | Mentions rose alongside GOOGL |
| $NVDA | 56 | Bearish/Loss posts | Mentioned in WSB loss posts |
| $MSFT | 55 | Neutral | Steady mentions without any specific issue |
Top Posts + Community Reactions
Posts cynically mocking the Treasury yield spike and double-digit mortgage rates dominated.
Expectations of another rate hike in October spread, based on Governor Barr's remarks and inflation data.
News of the Muse app's success and Wells Fargo's target price hike ($640→$796) was shared.
Reddit × Market Data Cross-Analysis
WSB's mockery of Treasury yields matches the actual 10-year spike of +15.1bp (5.11%) exactly. The bullish case on Korean chips and AI memory in r/stocks points in the same direction as the Samsung Electronics target price upgrade (kr-news.md), yet SMH (semiconductor ETF) actually fell -1.00% that day, revealing a gap between the "structural bull narrative" and the "short-term price correction." Bullish posts on Meta align with news headlines (Investor's Business Daily "Meta Makes A Bullish Move"). By contrast, r/Bitcoin's bullish narrative of "an asset governments can't print" diverges from BTC's actual -2.11% drop ($84,355.69) that day, suggesting crypto was no exception in the risk-off phase.
5. YouTube Insights
Key Views by Channel (Transcript-Based)
A desk panel debated the 10-year Treasury yield breaking above 5.08% and rising oil prices. Deutsche Bank set an S&P 500 target of 8,000 based on 30% earnings growth in Q3, but one panelist worried that the Treasury buyer base has shifted from price-inelastic central banks and pension funds to price-sensitive institutions and individuals. Within the market, tech and communication services were seen as overbought and real estate, consumer staples and industrials as oversold, with concentration in the MAG7 strengthening again.
The video with an available transcript is an interview with the president of Blizzard Entertainment focused on organizational culture and leadership, with no direct market commentary. Still, the explicit mention of Asia-Pacific (China, Korea, Southeast Asia) growth as a future strategic pillar is worth noting. The same channel's videos on bullish Bitcoin ETF flows and Netflix weakness had no transcripts available and were assessed by title only.
Consensus vs. Divergent Views
With transcripts available for only two videos, cross-channel comparison is limited. By title, both CNBC and Yahoo Finance posted videos covering the 9/23 rise in Treasury yields and stock weakness, but the tone of the CNBC video with an actual transcript ("the long-term trend is up; a short-term pullback is possible") differed from the bearish tone inferred from titles alone. This collection showed that judging a channel's tone by titles alone can diverge from reality. No videos were collected this time from the four Korean-language channels (Sampro TV, Korea Economic TV, MTN, Yonhap News Economy TV).
6. Investment Insights
Today's Key Themes
- Stagflation watch: Oil-driven inflation (Brent around $100) combined with an unexpectedly strong PMI (58.4) sent the 10-year Treasury yield soaring to 5.11% (near a 20-year high). The Fed already delivered its first rate hike in three years at the 9/16 FOMC, and 16 of 18 members signaled further hikes, so entrenched high rates are hitting small caps (Russell 2000 -1.28%) and bank stocks first.
- AI chip rally vs. valuation slowdown concerns: AMD surged 185% year-to-date and joined the $1 trillion market cap club, but chip stocks briefly fell in tandem after executives talked about "slowing the pace" (SMH -1.00%). Micron's 9/30 earnings are the next inflection point for gauging whether AI demand persists.
- Korea's chip export supercycle: Chip exports from September 1-20 surged 259.4% year-over-year to $34.12 billion, and the OECD sharply raised its 2026 growth forecast for Korea from 2.6% to 3.7%. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix tracked strength in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index along with target price upgrades.
- U.S.-China summit and tariff cut talks: Trump and Xi meet in Washington on 9/24 to discuss reciprocal tariff cuts of about $30 billion and an extension of the trade truce. The U.S. has postponed announcing new tariffs (about 7.5%) over Chinese "overcapacity" until after the summit, so volatility in chip exporters and China-related stocks could rise depending on the outcome.
- Broad-based pullback in risk assets: In the wake of the Treasury yield spike, bitcoin (-2.11%), gold (-1.29%) and even gold miners (GDX -4.36%) were sold off together regardless of their safe-haven status. This is read as a pullback across asset classes to raise liquidity.
Stocks/Sectors to Watch
Joined the $1 trillion club after signing a deal with OpenAI involving warrants for 160M shares and 6GW of hardware supply. Micron's 9/30 earnings are the next catalyst for the broader semiconductor sector.
Yuanta Securities raised its Samsung Electronics target price from KRW 530,000 to KRW 630,000, and record chip exports were confirmed. The Korean market's reopening on 9/28 is the next checkpoint.
The Muse app's success added $190B in market cap in a single day (+11%, $741), and Wells Fargo raised its target to $796. Whether the plagiarism controversy persists and the next earnings report are key.
Both report earnings on 9/24, serving as a gauge of consumer sentiment.
The direct beneficiaries and casualties of the Iran war and Hormuz supply risk. Watch for further signs of easing after the Saudi pipeline restart.
Risk Factors
- Iran war re-escalation: The trigger is further attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. If realized, Brent could spike back to the $140s, as Rystad Energy projects, reviving stagflation concerns. Indicators to watch are Brent prices and the number of vessels transiting Hormuz.
- Further Fed tightening: The trigger is additional hikes at FOMC meetings from October onward (signaled by 16 of 18 members). If realized, the 30-year yield could top 5.5%, deepening weakness in rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate (XLRE) and utilities (XLU). Indicators to watch are the 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields.
- U.S.-China summit breakdown: The trigger is a rupture over Taiwan or AI. If realized, the pending 7.5% new tariffs could be announced immediately, reviving chip export controls. Indicators to watch are the summit outcome announcement and USD/CNY.
- AI valuation reversal: The trigger is weak Micron earnings on 9/30. If realized, a broad chip sector pullback could unfold alongside the crypto correction already underway. Indicators to watch are SMH and Micron's guidance.
- Rising crypto volatility: The trigger is continued risk aversion. If realized, BTC could retreat further from its eight-month high ($87,300). The indicator to watch is spot bitcoin ETF flows.
7. Sector Analysis
Sector to Watch Today: Energy (XLE +0.96%)
While the Iran war-driven supply shock in the Strait of Hormuz (Impact Score 37.5, No. 1 in the 10-day ranking) still dictates the direction of oil prices, Brent fell for a fifth straight session after Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West pipeline, signaling some easing. Even so, XLE rose +0.96%, among the top performers of U.S. sector ETFs, and natural gas surged +6.81%. This signals that the supply risk premium has yet to dissipate, and whether the Iran war re-escalates is the key variable for the next move.
Impact Ranking (Based on Impact Score)
| Rank | Event | Impact Score | Related Sectors | Market Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran war and Strait of Hormuz oil supply shock | 37.5 | Energy and commodities broadly | Brent entered the $100s near 20-year highs, then fell for five sessions after the Saudi pipeline restart |
| 2 | Fed (FOMC) delivers first rate hike in three years (3.75-4%) | 21.0 | Banks and financials | Dow -1.21% (-631pt), bank ETF -2.6%, large banks -3%+ |
| 3 | U.S. Treasury yields at 20-year high (5-year tops 5%) | 17.5 | Bonds and all indexes | 10-year +15.1bp (4.96→5.11%), Russell 2000 -1.28%, Nasdaq -1.13% (per original news report) |
| 4 | Gold near record high, record Chinese demand | 17.5 | Gold and gold miners | Gold +25%+ year-to-date; China's cumulative imports through August top 1,000 tonnes |
| 5 | AMD tops $1 trillion market cap; AI chip rally and slowdown concerns | 13.1 | Semiconductors | AMD +185% year-to-date; chip stocks pulled back in tandem on slowdown remarks |
| 6 | Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.31 billion over four straight days, then pull back | 11.3 | Crypto | BTC eight-month high of $87,300 → -2.11% ($84,355) |
| 7 | Trump-Xi summit in Washington | 7.5 | FX, China-related and tariff-sensitive stocks | Outcome pending; tariff cuts and truce extension under discussion |
| 7 | Micron and Nvidia earnings preview | 7.5 | Semiconductors | Micron +3.52% (9/22), SMH -1.00% (9/24), mixed |
| 9 | U.S. September composite PMI at 58.4, five-year high | 6.0 | Bonds and equities | Stoked fears of further Fed hikes, adding upward pressure on rates |
| 9 | Saudi East-West pipeline restart | 6.0 | Crude oil | Brent down five straight sessions, around $100 a barrel |
8. 10-Day Retrospective
| Rank | Event | Date | Impact Score | Affected Assets | Market Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran war and Strait of Hormuz oil supply shock | 09-10~09-22 (ongoing) | 37.5 | Oil, gold, equities, bonds, FX | Brent entered the $100s, then fell for five sessions |
| 2 | Fed's first rate hike in three years (3.75-4%) | 09-16 | 21.0 | Equities, bonds, banking sector, dollar | Dow -1.21%, bank ETF -2.6% |
| 3 | U.S. Treasury yields at 20-year high (5-year tops 5%) | 09-23 | 17.5 | Bonds, equities, dollar | 10-year +15.1bp, Russell 2000 -1.28% |
| 4 | Gold near record high, record Chinese demand | 09-09~09-23 (ongoing) | 17.5 | Gold, silver, gold miners, bonds | Gold +25%+ year-to-date |
| 5 | AMD tops $1 trillion market cap | 09-21 | 13.1 | Semiconductor sector | AMD +185% year-to-date |
| 6 | Bitcoin ETFs see four straight days of inflows, then pull back | 09-17~09-24 | 11.3 | Crypto | BTC $87,300→$84,355 (-2.11%) |
| 7 | Trump-Xi summit in Washington | 09-24 | 7.5 | FX, China-related stocks | Outcome pending |
| 7 | Micron and Nvidia earnings preview | 09-21~09-30 (scheduled) | 7.5 | Semiconductor sector | Micron +3.52% (9/22) |
| 9 | U.S. September composite PMI at 58.4 | 09-23 | 6.0 | Bonds, equities | Stoked fears of further Fed hikes |
| 9 | Saudi East-West pipeline restart | 09-22 | 6.0 | Crude oil | Brent down five straight sessions |
Dominant Market Narrative
The single narrative running through the past 10 days is a stagflation watch: "oil-driven reignition of inflation → hawkish Fed pivot → long-term yields at 20-year highs." The commodity supply shock triggered by the Iran war (No. 1) fueled inflation expectations, which flowed through the Fed's first rate hike in three years (No. 2) and the PMI surprise (No. 9) and culminated in 20-year highs in Treasury yields (No. 3). This high-rate environment weighed particularly on bank stocks and small caps (Russell 2000). Still, the AI chip rally (Nos. 5 and 7) and near-record gold prices (No. 4) show that the "AI structural growth" and "geopolitical hedge" themes each independently sustained strong inflows despite this pressure.
Risk Scenarios
Even with the Saudi pipeline restarted, transit through the Strait of Hormuz itself has not normalized, so further attacks could send Brent back up to the $140s, as Rystad Energy projects. If realized, stagflation concerns could resurface, leading to pressure for further Fed tightening and a renewed equity market correction.
With 16 of 18 FOMC members signaling possible further hikes this year, the 30-year yield could top 5.5% if an additional hike materializes at meetings from October onward. Weakness in rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate (XLRE) and utilities (XLU) (-1.76% and -2.24%, respectively, on 9/24) is expected to deepen.
If the talks collapse or friction erupts over AI or Taiwan, the pending new tariffs of about 7.5% could be announced immediately. If realized, renewed chip export controls could deal a direct blow to the AI rally theme.
With caution about "slowing the pace" already emerging after AMD topped $1 trillion, if Micron's earnings (9/30) fall short of expectations, a broad chip sector reversal could unfold alongside the risk-asset correction already seen in crypto.
9. Market Data
Major Indexes
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,706.03 | -58.67 | -0.76% | - |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,936.04 | -186.05 | -0.69% | - |
| Dow Jones | 51,511.59 | -537.24 | -1.03% | - |
| Russell 2000 | 2,838.66 | -36.70 | -1.28% | - |
| KOSPI | 7,007.72 | +113.49 | +1.65% | Market closed; 9/21 close |
| KOSDAQ | 836.27 | +9.15 | +1.11% | Market closed; 9/21 close |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,018.95 | +882.70 | +1.38% | Market closed; 9/18 close |
| Hang Seng | 25,042.71 | +291.93 | +1.18% | Market closed; 9/21 close |
| Euro Stoxx 50 | 6,299.82 | -18.38 | -0.29% | - |
| FTSE 100 | 10,705.26 | -33.74 | -0.31% | - |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,949.91 | +38.04 | +0.97% | Market closed; 9/21 close |
| Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) | 47,718.84 | +538.09 | +1.14% | Market closed; 9/21 close |
Sector Performance
| Sector | ETF | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | XLK | +0.25% |
| Financials | XLF | -0.47% |
| Energy | XLE | +0.96% |
| Health Care | XLV | -0.12% |
| Consumer Discretionary | XLY | -1.41% |
| Consumer Staples | XLP | +0.62% |
| Industrials | XLI | +0.07% |
| Materials | XLB | +1.15% |
| Real Estate | XLRE | -1.76% |
| Utilities | XLU | -2.24% |
| Communication Services | XLC | -1.91% |
| Semiconductors | SMH | -1.00% |
Commodities
| Item | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude | 92.84 | -1.85% |
| Brent Crude | 98.61 | -0.64% |
| Gold | 4,319.80 | -1.29% |
| Silver | 64.83 | -1.66% |
| Copper | 6.78 | +0.27% |
| Natural Gas | 3.17 | +6.81% |
Currencies
| Currency Pair | Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1388 | -0.67% |
| USD/JPY | 158.33 | +0.61% |
| Dollar Index (DXY) | 101.11 | +0.68% |
| USD/CNY | 6.70 | +0.10% |
| GBP/USD | 0.7552 | +0.97% |
| USD/KRW | 1,366.04 | -0.56% |
Bonds — Treasury Yields
| Maturity | Yield | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Year | 5.11% | +15.1bp |
| 30-Year | 5.40% | +10.5bp |
| 13-Week | 4.03% | +4.6bp |
Bond ETFs
| ETF | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| TLT (20+ Year Treasury) | $80.46 | -1.58% |
| HYG (High-Yield Corporate) | $78.10 | -0.74% |
| LQD (Investment-Grade Corporate) | $103.89 | -1.14% |
Volatility
| Indicator | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| VIX | 15.18 | +0.31 |
| VXN (Nasdaq Volatility) | 20.76 | +0.37 |
Crypto
| Symbol | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| BTC-USD | $84,355.69 | -2.11% |
| ETH-USD | $2,673.27 | -2.88% |
Thematic ETFs
| ETF | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| EWY (Korea) | $185.65 | -3.62% |
| EWJ (Japan) | $97.05 | -0.93% |
| FXI (China Large-Cap) | $34.36 | -1.58% |
| KWEB (China Internet) | $24.85 | -1.31% |
| GDX (Gold Miners) | $93.56 | -4.36% |
| SLV (Silver) | $58.16 | -4.23% |
| BITO (Bitcoin Futures) | $11.35 | -1.99% |
| DFEN (Leveraged Defense) | $52.15 | -3.23% |
10. Sources
Global News
Korean News
YouTube
- r/wallstreetbets
- r/worldnews
- r/technology
- r/CryptoCurrency
- r/stocks
- r/economics
- r/Futurology
- r/Bitcoin
- r/StockMarket
- r/investing
- r/geopolitics
- r/RealEstate
- apewisdom.io (Top 10 stock mention tally)