ULTRA QUANT · GLOBAL MARKETS ROUNDUP
October 03, 2026
Post-Market Edition
Global markets navigated a complex landscape today, with inflation figures demanding attention across regions and significant analyst calls impacting cryptocurrency and biotech valuations. Major indices showed early upward momentum ahead of key economic data.
SOURCE · Pakistan Observer
Pakistan Inflation Accelerates
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate has climbed to 11.53%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The figures indicate a weekly price increase of 0.21%, adding to existing economic pressures.
SOURCE · Invezz
Moderna’s Nasdaq 100 Inclusion Faces Analyst Skepticism
Biotech firm Moderna saw its stock price tick up over 2% following the announcement of its upcoming inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. Despite this boost, driven by expected demand from index-tracking funds, one analyst from Citi has issued a ‘Sell’ rating, citing concerns that excitement around its personalized cancer vaccine has outpaced concrete results.
SOURCE · 24/7 Wall St
Citi’s Ambitious Bitcoin Target Hinges on Modest Projections
Citigroup has set a lofty new price target for Bitcoin at $113,000, notably based on surprisingly conservative assumptions regarding anticipated inflows. However, the firm’s own performance in 2026 suggests this forecast could be vulnerable to rapid shifts.
SOURCE · Benzinga
SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Clarity
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has unveiled a new proposal aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrency custody. This initiative seeks to eliminate ambiguity within the digital asset space, replacing “grey of uncertainty” with definitive rules.
SOURCE · Asianet Newsable
Futures Higher as Market Eyes Jobs Data
Futures for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones indices are trending upward as investors anticipate the release of key jobs report data. Several individual stocks, including NKE, META, and TSLA, are also drawing attention ahead of this economic announcement.
SOURCE · Kalkine Media
Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser ETF Reports Significant Derivatives Exposure
The Betashares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser ETF has disclosed its financial position as of September 2026, reporting substantial notional derivatives exposure. The reported figure stands at $43.7 million.
SOURCE · Rte.ie
Euro Zone Inflation Spikes, Pressuring ECB
Inflation in the Euro zone has surpassed expectations for September, with indications pointing towards further increases in the near future due to escalating energy costs. This surge intensifies pressure on the European Central Bank to consider additional interest rate hikes and on governments to provide relief to consumers.
SOURCE · 24/7 Wall St
Citi Dual Crypto Forecasts Reveal Bitcoin Preference
Citigroup has revised its price targets for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Bitcoin projected to reach $113,000 and Ethereum $3,028. While both targets saw significant upward revisions, the disparity highlights Wall Street’s greater confidence in Bitcoin’s future trajectory.
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