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NVDA$233.95+3.95% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeAAPL$333.69-2.16% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeGOOGL$343.50-0.12% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeMSFT$517.53+0.26% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeAMZN$251.52+0.74% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeTSM$472.78+4.92% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeSPCX$158.96+6.91% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeMETA$728.08-3.14% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeAVGO$355.14+0.66% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeTSLA$370.59-0.41% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeSKHY$195.13+1.86% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeMU$1074.89-0.68% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeBRK/B$502.65-0.56% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeLLY$1142.85-3.43% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeAMD$633.91+0.52% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeJPM$332.38-3.11% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeWMT$104.26-3.45% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeASML$1867.31+7.07% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeXOM$164.01+2.13% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeV$360.66-1.83% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeINTC$119.33-2.98% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeJNJ$256.03-5.60% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeMA$552.26-2.71% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closeABBV$262.82-0.58% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 closePLTR$188.75-0.49% wkUSD / share · 2 Oct 2026 close

Top 25 issuers by reported market capitalization in The Weekly 250. Prices: 2 Oct 2026 close. Changes: versus 2026-09-25; not live.

THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL WEEKLYSeptember 28–October 4, 2026Vol. 01 · No. 001
THE WORLD AT A GLANCE

World markets

Reference snapshot

Financial centers · Natural Earth

S&P 5007,722.72

index points ·

EUR / USD 1.12045 Oct 2026 · USD per EUR

Index source ↗Exchange ↗Our coverage →
Dated observations · not live quotes
How to read this map

Currency cross-rates show local-currency units per U.S. dollar, calculated from the same ECB euro reference snapshot. The U.S. card leads with a dated S&P500 index close and shows USD per EUR beneath. Pins locate financial centers; currency references are not exchange-specific prices.

Choose a region with the arrow keys, then use the Market selector. Policy settings and equity-index levels retain their own dates. Shading shows the selected region, not market performance.

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INFORMATION · THE REFERENCE DESK

Understand what moves the financial world.

Our 28 topic guides explain the institutions, measures and relationships behind the headlines—and exactly what our reporting follows.

Start with the framework. Read how each market works, which indicators deserve attention, and where the source data comes from. Then follow the links to this week’s reporting.

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JOBS • PRICES • CENTRAL BANKS

Economy & Policy

Labor Markets, Consumer Balance Sheets & Demographics6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationInflation Tracker6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationU.S. Federal Reserve6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationNon-U.S. Central Banking6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationMonetary Policies6 measures explained · Sources & interpretation

GOVERNMENTS • CURRENCIES • GEOPOLITICS

Sovereigns & World Trade

Fiscal Governing Bodies6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationSovereign Debt & Fiscal Policy6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationForeign Exchange/Global Currency6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationGeopolitics & Trade Policy6 measures explained · Sources & interpretation

EQUITIES • BONDS • FUNDS • DIGITAL ASSETS

Markets & Investing

Stock Exchanges6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationAlternative Asset Classes6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationDerivatives Markets6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationPooled Investment Vehicles6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationDebt & Fixed Income Markets6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationCryptocurrency6 measures explained · Sources & interpretation

FUNDING • PRIVATE LENDING • REAL ESTATE • RISK

Credit & Property

Avoiding Financial Calamity6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationReal Estate & Commercial Property Debt (CRE)6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationShort-Term Funding Markets6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationPrivate Credit Sub-Sectors6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationPrivate Credit and Non-Banking Financial Intermediation (NBFI)6 measures explained · Sources & interpretation

DEALS • LISTINGS • PRIVATE MARKETS • OVERSIGHT

Companies & Capital

M&A + Buy/Sell Signaling6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationPrivate Market Offerings6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationIPO's6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationAntitrust & Financial Oversight6 measures explained · Sources & interpretation

ENERGY • MATERIALS • SEMICONDUCTORS

Resources & Technology

Rare Earth Metals6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationCommodities6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationSemiconductor Hardware & Advanced Technology Infrastructure6 measures explained · Sources & interpretationStrategic Resources6 measures explained · Sources & interpretation