Daily-Wrap

The conflict in early reports comes down to who publishes which survey. The Institute for Supply Management services index for September, released October 5, 2026, came in at 54.9, below the 55.4 of August and slightly under a 55.2 estimate cited in one published …

The Federal Reserve voted 12 to 0 on September 16, 2026 to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00%, according to the Federal Open Market Committee statement. The Committee said economic activity is expanding …

Nine of the 11 sectors closed higher. A-REIT was the best performer, advancing 1.14% for the session and taking its five-day gain to 0.17%.

Market breadth was tilted to the downside, withfour of the 11 sectors advancing and seven closing lower.Health Care led the market with a 0.74% gain, recovering some ground after recent weakness, although the sector remains1.93% lower over the past five days. Materials added0.36%, Industrials …

Market breadth was positive, with9 of the 11 sectors finishing higher.Information Technology led the advance, climbing 4.45% for the session and extending its five-day gain to 7.34%. Energy rose 1.48%, followed by Materials at 1.14%, Consumer Staples at 1.05% and Financials at 1.03%. Consumer …

Selling pressure swept across the market, with all 11 sectors finishing in negative territory. Information Technology was the best-performing sector despite declining 0.62% during the session, while remaining 1.07% higher over the past five days.

Ten of the 11 sectors finished in positive territory. A-REITs led the advance, climbing 3.60%, followed by Consumer Discretionary at 2.27%, Telecommunication Services at 1.94%, Industrials at 1.65% and Energy at 1.56%.Healthcare gained 0.71%, Materials rose 0.67%, Consumer Staples added 0.57%, Utilities advanced 0.48% …