US futures soften after Friday's gains
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended Friday higher, but Monday futures slipped as oil and bond yields rose ahead of the US cash open.
Sources: query1.finance.yahoo.com source 1 · cnbc.com source 2
Market briefing · Historical edition
Market Brief — September 28, 2026
Pre-market brief · Friday US close; Monday developments as of 05:15 ET · Bearish
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Market levels
At publicationNasdaq Composite
27,068.72
+0.48%
Sources: query1.finance.yahoo.com source 1 · marketwatch.com source 2
Key market developments
Selected coverageOil and yields pressure global risk appetite
Asian shares weakened as oil and sovereign yields climbed, setting a cautious tone for Monday's US pre-market session.
Sources: reuters.com source 1 · finviz.com source 2
Gold and silver retreat sharply
Gold fell 3.21% and silver dropped 4.18% in their latest completed contract sessions as rate expectations weighed on precious metals.
Sources: query1.finance.yahoo.com source 1 · query1.finance.yahoo.com source 2
US-China tariff reductions take effect
The United States and China are lowering tariffs on about $60 billion of qualifying goods following the latest bilateral agreement.
Sources: cnbc.com source 1 · finviz.com source 2
Chinese equities hit a one-year low
Chinese shares fell to their lowest level in a year as chip and optical names weakened despite improving global allocation interest.
Sources: bloomberg.com source 1 · finviz.com source 2
Monday sector indications lean defensive
Energy led the latest Finviz reading at 1.18% while technology lagged at negative 1.22%, with five of eleven sectors positive.
Sources: finviz.com source 1 · finviz.com source 2
What changed from the preceding session
Major US indices advance together
The S&P 500 added 39.28 points and the Nasdaq Composite gained 129.35 points in Friday's completed cash session.
Sources: query1.finance.yahoo.com source 1 · query1.finance.yahoo.com source 2
Gold and silver fall together
Gold fell $138.80, or 3.21%, and silver dropped $2.685, or 4.18%, in their latest completed contract sessions.
Sources: query1.finance.yahoo.com source 1 · query1.finance.yahoo.com source 2
Watchlist at publication
Vail Resorts fiscal fourth-quarter results
Vail Resorts will report after Monday's close, with investors focused on destination demand, pass sales and fiscal-2027 guidance.
Sources: investors.vailresorts.com source 1 · beta.earningswhispers.com source 2
Selected company moves
Microsoft (MSFT) · +3.66%
Microsoft closed at its highest level of 2026 as enthusiasm around its AI products revived demand for the shares.
Sources: marketwatch.com source 1 · finance.yahoo.com source 2
Meta Platforms (META) · -3.33%
Meta pulled back after a sharp AI-led run that had brought the stock within roughly $10 of a record high.
Sources: finance.yahoo.com source 1 · finance.yahoo.com source 2
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