Germany's 10-year bond yield rose to a 17-year high, up 2.5bps to 3.573%.

S&P Global preliminary manufacturing PMI fell to 54.1 in September from 54.9 in August, indicating slower but still robust expansion. Output growth slipped to a near three-month low and new orders growth eased to a four-month low, though both remained in expansion for a ninth consecutive month. New export orders stayed strong, leaving overseas demand supportive. Business confidence rose to its highest since February, driven by demand in AI, semiconductors, defence and autos. Employment continued to increase, lifting private‑sector employment growth to a seven‑month high. Firms said cost pressures eased slightly overall but flagged weak yen, Middle East tensions pushing up energy and commodity prices, and rising labour and transport costs.

President Trump said the 'lies' about Ford’s Theatre are another example of the 'fake news media' and Democrats colluding to fabricate stories about the president, called the practice unacceptable, and said the country urgently needs a free, fair press.