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

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

World markets

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S&P 5007,722.72

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EUR / USD 1.12045 Oct 2026 · USD per EUR

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TOPIC NEWS · September 28–October 4, 2026

Labor Markets, Consumer Balance Sheets & Demographics

September payroll growth was modest and prior months were revised lower; the latest consumption figures describe a consumer still spending, but with less monthly saving.

Labor Markets, Consumer Balance Sheets & Demographics

U.S. payroll growth after revisions

Thousands of jobs

-1061.5133-10July133August29September
BLS October 2 vintage; July and August revised, September preliminary. Seasonally adjusted monthly nonfarm payroll changes.

Sources: [1] BLS September Employment Situation · 2026-10-02

Hiring Slows, While Household Spending Outruns Income

September payroll growth was modest and prior months were revised lower; the latest consumption figures describe a consumer still spending, but with less monthly saving.

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Labor Markets, Consumer Balance Sheets & Demographics PREMIUM

U.S. payroll growth after revisions

Thousands of jobs

-1061.5133-10July133August29September
BLS October 2 vintage; July and August revised, September preliminary. Seasonally adjusted monthly nonfarm payroll changes.

Sources: [1] BLS September Employment Situation · 2026-10-02

The Consumer Is an Income Stream, Not Just a Debt Total

September payroll growth was modest and prior months were revised lower; the latest consumption figures describe a consumer still spending, but with less monthly saving.

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