Daily Market Report – October 24, 2026

Markets

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed 0.52 percent lower at 7,624 points. The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) remained at 28,958 points. The Dow Jones (DJI) lost 1.23 percent to 52,215 points; the DAX (DAX) decreased by 0.75 percent to 25,182 points. The yield on ten-year US Treasury bonds (US10Y) rose by about 4 basis points to 4.99 percent. In light of the tensions in the Middle East, WTI crude oil (CL1!) increased by 3.82 percent to $103.27.

CompanySpaceX (SPCX) came into focus after Ukraine reported the lifting of speed restrictions for Starlink and Starshield connections. Nvidia (NVDA) faced scrutiny regarding the credit and financing risks associated with its role as a lender for AI infrastructure. ASML (ASML) remained exposed to the political and economic risks of the globally interconnected semiconductor production as a supplier of essential lithography systems. TSMC (TSM) simultaneously plays a key role as a producer in this cross-border supply chain.

Amgen (AMGN) reported that a combination of its cancer drug Imdelltra with an immunotherapy has reduced the risk of death from an aggressive form of lung cancer by 58 percent. AstraZeneca (AZN) provides the immunotherapy used in this combination. Boeing (BA) reportedly halted the production of the cargo plane 777.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reportedly reached a record high, thereby offsetting the losses since the announcement of Warren Buffett's succession at the helm of the company. Barclays (BARC) is increasingly aligning its growth strategy with the equity business, after bonds and external financing had long characterized the capital markets business.

Meta Platforms (META) came under increased pressure during the Brazilian election campaign due to the political role of its platforms. Alphabet (GOOGL) faced further restrictions for the navigation service Waze in Malaysia. AT&T (T) fell by 7.96 percent to $20.93.

Macroeconomics

According to White House, the first Russian diesel delivery under an agreement between Washington and Moscow raises legal and sanctions-related questions. At the same time, tensions with Iran over energy prices increase the inflation risk. The French mass protests and renewed riots intensified the uncertainty regarding the budget, growth, and political capacity of the country.

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*Created on 10/24/2026 / 3:06 PM (Frankfurt)