Asia stocks rise as bond yields retreat, oil steadies; U.S. jobs data awaited By Investing.com

• European stocks have stabilized after hitting one-month lows, reacting to weak payrolls data that has dampened expectations for aggressive interest rate hikes. • New York Fed President John Williams stated on Wednesday that policymakers must adopt a "wait and see" approach regarding incoming economic indicators.

• Benchmark indices remained flat in afternoon trade, with the Nifty trading below 23,950 as losses in IT, FMCG, and metals were offset by gains in banking and realty. • HUDCO has signed an MoU to provide ₹25,000 crore in financial assistance over five years to develop industrial infrastructure and acquire project land.

• On September 2, 2026, the Indian stock market declined, with the Sensex ending 373 points lower at 76,570 and the Nifty falling below the 24,000 mark. • Major losses were seen in key stocks, specifically Asian Paints and HDFC Bank, contributing to the overall market downturn.

• European stocks trended upward as the recent global bond selloff began to ease, providing a boost to equity markets. • In the commodities sector, gold prices climbed above $4,400, driven by a weaker U.S. dollar and falling yields that renewed investor demand for bullion.

• Citi analysts have identified a basket of European stocks poised to benefit from a strategic "inward turn" toward trade protection and domestic demand. • Despite projected long-term earnings growth approximately 7 percentage points above the broader market, this specific basket has underperformed by about 10% since the start of the Middle East conflict.

• The U.S. economy maintained its growth trajectory throughout September, driven primarily by resilient demand within the private sector. • This expansion indicates that businesses and consumers continue to spend despite broader economic pressures and fluctuating market conditions.

• Asian and US stock markets rose on Thursday as investors reacted positively to Donald Trump's suggestion that US attacks against Iran would likely be short-lived. • The shift in sentiment led to a decline in oil prices and bond yields, providing a boost to major indexes in Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, Taipei, and Jakarta.

• European government bond markets are experiencing a significant sell-off, leading to a sharp rise in yields across the region. • Investors are reacting to a combination of escalating inflation risks, economic growth uncertainty, and a widespread political reluctance to implement fiscal belt-tightening.

• European shares declined as investors reacted to rising bond yields and growing concerns over energy-driven inflation. • The retail sector was particularly hard hit, falling 2.3%, while Italian betting firm Lottomatica tumbled 7.7% following the announcement of its takeover of Spain’s Cirsa.

• Wall Street indices trended higher on September 3, 2026, supported by steady oil prices and stable bond yields. • Despite the gains, investors remain anxious over rising inflation, increasing government debt, and the volatility of global conflicts.

• European stock markets have dropped to one-month lows as investors react to a significant surge in global bond yields. • The decline is driven by a "yield surge squeeze," where rising interest rates typically reduce the attractiveness of equities compared to fixed-income assets.