🌅 Morning Market Report – Monday, September 8, 2025
Key Takeaway: Global markets start the week with a positive tilt: the FTSE 100 surges, Asian equities extend gains, and commodities—especially energy and metals—are strong. The EUR/USD trades at 1.1719, reflecting a stable euro. Investors are watching for central bank signals and political developments in Europe.
📈 Major Market Indices – Latest Prices & Daily Moves
US Markets (Friday, Sep 5 Close)
Index
Close
Daily Change
% Change
S&P 500
6,481.50
-20.58
-0.32%
Dow Jones
45,400.86
-220.43
-0.48%
Nasdaq
21,700.39
-7.31
-0.03%
Asia (Monday, Sep 8 Close)
Index
Close
% Change
Nikkei 225
43,649.54
+1.45%
Hang Seng
25,508.17
+0.28%
Shanghai Composite
3,818.82
+0.17%
Kospi
3,200.00
+0.15%
S&P/ASX 200
8,871.20
-0.34%
Sensex
80,835.07
+0.15%
Nifty 50
24,809.85
+0.28%
Europe (Monday, Sep 8 Opening)
Index
Latest
% Change
FTSE 100
9,211.00
+4.64%
DAX
23,596.98
-0.73%
CAC 40
7,681.60
-0.33%
AEX
899.49
-0.19%
EuroStoxx 50
5,351.00
+0.30%
SMI
12,370.57
-0.10%
IBEX 35
14,850.90
-0.45%
FTSE MIB
41,607.81
-0.91%
OMXS30
2,626.65
+0.73%
💱 Forex – Major Pairs (Real-Time)
Pair
Rate
Trend
EUR/USD
1.1719
Stable
GBP/USD
1.3511
Stable
USD/JPY
148.12
Stable
🛢️ Commodities – Latest Prices & Moves
Energy
Commodity
Price (USD)
% Change
Brent Crude Oil
66.76
+1.92%
WTI Crude Oil
63.06
+1.92%
Natural Gas
3.13
+2.69%
Heating Oil
2.33
+1.78%
RBOB Gasoline
1.99
+1.38%
Precious Metals
Commodity
Price (USD)
% Change
Gold
3,596.35
+0.27%
Silver
40.95
-0.15%
Platinum
1,397.50
+1.45%
Palladium
1,122.00
+0.99%
Industrial Metals
Commodity
Price (USD)
% Change
Copper
9,880.95
+0.71%
Aluminium
2,610.82
+0.40%
Nickel
15,106.00
+0.25%
Zinc
2,889.45
+1.47%
Tin
34,776.00
+0.24%
Agriculture
Commodity
Price (USD)
% Change
Wheat
184.00
+1.10%
Corn
3.97
-0.06%
Soybeans
10.15
+0.54%
Rice
11.58
+0.35%
Coffee
3.86
-0.10%
Cocoa
5,131.00
-0.47%
Sugar
0.16
-0.76%
📊 Performance Highlights
📰 Key Market Drivers
FTSE 100 Outperforms: UK stocks surge (+4.64%) on strong economic data and positive earnings surprises.
Asia Extends Rally: Nikkei 225 hits a record high, supported by a weaker yen and upward GDP revisions.
Commodities Strong: Energy and metals lead gains, with natural gas and platinum among the top performers.
Cautious Europe: DAX and CAC 40 open lower amid political uncertainty in France and Germany.
US Dollar Stable: EUR/USD at 1.1719, with forex markets calm after last week’s volatility.
Investor Focus: This week brings US and China inflation data, a French confidence vote, and ongoing central bank commentary.
🏆 Top & Bottom Performers
Top 5 Gainers
% Change
FTSE 100 (Europe)
+4.64%
Natural Gas
+2.69%
WTI Crude Oil
+1.92%
Brent Crude Oil
+1.92%
Nikkei 225 (Asia)
+1.45%
Top 5 Decliners
% Change
FTSE MIB (Europe)
-0.91%
DAX (Europe)
-0.73%
Sugar
-0.76%
Dow Jones (US)
-0.48%
Cocoa
-0.47%
📈 Asset Class Performance Summary
Asset Class
Avg. Daily Change
Energy
+1.94%
Precious Metals
+0.64%
Industrial Metals
+0.61%
European Stocks
+0.33%
Asian Stocks
+0.31%
Agriculture
+0.09%
US Stocks
-0.28%
Summary Box: The week opens with strong momentum in UK and Asian equities, robust gains in energy and metals, and a stable euro. Watch for inflation data and political headlines to set the tone for the days ahead.