Market Roundup 10 September 2026 - KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL

• S&P 500 and Dow futures attempted to recover on Thursday morning following a three-day decline in equity markets. • Oil prices rose above US$100 a barrel for the first time since July, creating uncertainty for the broader stock market outlook.

• The European Central Bank raised its economic growth and inflation projections because high inflation is expected to persist as energy price shocks ease slowly. • Consumption, investment, and industrial output are holding up well, showing that firms and households are adapting quickly to the shifting environment.

• Brent crude oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel on Thursday, September 10, following naval attacks on tankers. • Freeport-McMoRan shares fell 7.11% after a Reuters report stated the White House paused its decision on refined copper tariffs due to affordability concerns.

• The European Central Bank raised interest rates to combat a surge in inflation across the euro zone. • This decision follows a rise in inflation above 3%, which was primarily driven by energy costs linked to conflict in Iran.

• Brent crude oil and European gas prices surged recently, with crude testing the $102 per barrel July peak. • European gas prices rose above €80 per megawatt hour for the first time since January 2, 2023.

• The Indian stock market rose today, with the Nifty index climbing above 23,450 and the Sensex increasing by more than 100 points. • State Bank of India (SBI) and ONGC were the top gaining stocks, while the NSE Nifty IT Index fell 0.5%.

• Asian stock markets declined on Thursday following a retreat on Wall Street and rising energy costs. • Crude oil prices traded above $100 a barrel while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 1.5% to 24,909.58.

• Asian stocks fell on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as rising oil prices fueled concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes. • Oil prices extended their gains after breaking the psychological barrier of US$100 per barrel.

• The Indian Sensex rose 138 points and the Nifty closed at 23,477 on September 10, 2026, despite pressure from rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. • Thailand's government is launching a $1.5 billion rooftop-solar support program starting in mid-October to increase household investment in renewable energy.

• The Indian stock market closed in the green on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 reversing intraday losses to end a three-session losing streak. • This recovery occurred despite oil prices remaining elevated above $102 per barrel.

• The BSE Sensex dropped more than 800 points and the NSE Nifty50 closed below 23,450 as crude oil prices rose. • Crude oil prices climbed over $100 per barrel, contributing to the decline on Dalal Street.