Situation Report

"Good morning. It is the weekend and most markets are currently closed. However, let's get you up to speed on the significant shifts we saw as the week concluded.

Nikkei 225 shares soared 2.33% to close at 68309.46, marking the most significant movement across global indices as the weekend began. US 10-Year Treasury yields climbed 4.0 basis points to 5.277%, creating a divergence against the risk-on move in the Nasdaq 100 which rose 1.00%. Equities remain focused on technology growth while the bond market signals potential pressure from persistent rate expectations.

Investors are weighing the implications of a weekly rout in silver, which has pushed the metal toward the $60 mark following a six-percent drop. Markets are also digesting news that oil is set for a weekly loss as supply recovery and the release of emergency G7 stocks weigh on prices. Meanwhile, the upcoming ISM Services PMI on October 5th at 14:00 UTC remains the primary calendar focus for traders looking to see if the domestic economy can sustain current growth levels. Finally, keep an eye on developments regarding Trump's comments on the South Korea Alaska LNG investment, as geopolitical energy policy shifts may influence broader sentiment early next week.

Biggest Movers Right Now? VIX and WTI Crude Oil are down. Natural Gas, Nikkei 225, and Copper are up."