MARKETS TODAY · 29 Sept 2026

Yields rise, dollar firms as oil drops and gold holds gains

A snapshot of what's moving currencies, equities, metals and oil today

Higher yields are reshaping the board today.

Rising US yields have lifted the dollar broadly, pressuring the euro and pound, while gold has still managed to edge higher. Oil has fallen sharply and equity futures are softer, suggesting a cautious tone into the session. What happens next may hinge on how yields and rate expectations evolve.

US yields climb to their highest level since June 2007

Weak Treasury auctions and growing Fed hike bets have pushed the US 10-year yield sharply higher, a move rippling across currencies and commodities today.

The dollar index has firmed to 101.50, adding pressure on other major currencies.

Euro and pound soften as the dollar draws support from yields

EUR/USD has slipped to 1.1329 and GBP/USD to 1.3215 as the stronger dollar weighs on both pairs.

Meanwhile gold has still managed to edge higher, trading at $4,153.59, even as yields rise.

Oil drops sharply while traders watch for the next move

Brent crude has fallen to $96.82, a notable move that may keep energy markets in focus in the sessions ahead.

Equities and Bitcoin are also modestly softer, reflecting a broadly cautious tone tied to the yield backdrop.

Where markets stand

• XAU/USD: +0.94% ($4,153.59)
• EUR/USD: −0.38% (1.1329)
• GBP/USD: −0.29% (1.3215)
• USD/JPY: +0.04% (157.44)
• NASDAQ: −0.12% (26,786.89)
• S&P 500: −0.27% (7,662.88)

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