Global markets face volatility as rising US Treasury yields pressure equities while specific sectors like technology remain resilient.

Rising Treasury yields are causing broad market pressure, hitting sectors that were earlier winners in 2026, though the technology sector remains the only S&P 500 area to gain since September 1.

The Federal Reserve's latest minutes suggest policymakers have little appetite for a series of interest-rate hikes, viewing September's increase as a precautionary measure against sticky inflation.

Options traders are increasingly positioning for a potential drop in interest rates, signaling bullish sentiment for long-term bonds and utility stocks.

SpaceX is reportedly considering a massive $40 billion capital raise to acquire advanced Nvidia chips, aiming to capture long-term returns in the artificial intelligence sector.

Microsoft and Nvidia have announced a partnership to produce a supercharged AI laptop, enabling complex AI workloads to run directly on the device hardware.

Gulf stock markets experienced a retreat as escalating geopolitical tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces weighed on investor sentiment.

Sri Lankan shares finished the trading session lower, significantly impacted by downward pressure within the energy sector.

Pakistan's Finance Division reported that outstanding SME financing grew by Rs23 billion, reaching over Rs1.137 trillion by the end of September 2026.

The Pakistani government adjusted fuel prices effective October 8, increasing petrol costs by Rs1.82 per litre while decreasing high-speed diesel prices by 91 paisa.