Friday, 25 September 2026
Market closed modestly higher despite mixed underlying forces.
The market closed modestly higher today, led by Technology and Industrials, driven by AI infrastructure investment and easing credit conditions. However, rising bond yields and disrupted oil prices created tension. Next session, the market's direction will depend on whether geopolitical risk continues to ease or escalates again.
Why it mattered: Today's close sets up a fragile pre-market environment heading into the next session.
What we said to watch
Watch whether geopolitical risk escalates or continues to ease at the open.
This is the reading as it was written on the day. It has not been edited with hindsight, and it may have turned out to be wrong.
Market intelligence only. Not financial advice, not a recommendation, and not an offer to buy or sell any security. No trade execution.