The Nasdaq composite (CCMP) and Nasdaq 100 (NDX) closed at record levels on 5 October 2026, with the session also marked by a firming US dollar and rising Treasury yields, according to Finnhub. Economic data released on the day was mixed: the ISM non-manufacturing PMI printed at 54.9, below the 55.2 consensus estimate, while the S&P Global composite PMI matched its preliminary reading of 58.4.
The US dollar index (DXY) strengthened on the day, gaining against the majority of major currency pairs, while Treasury yields moved higher across the session. These moves occurred alongside the equity record close, reflecting divergent dynamics across asset classes.
The Nasdaq composite and Nasdaq 100 are the primary equity instruments directly involved, both reaching all-time closing highs. TLT, the long-duration US Treasury bond ETF, is sensitive to the reported rise in Treasury yields. WTI crude oil also rose on the session, with Finnhub attributing the move to ongoing Middle East tensions.
Bank of Japan rate hike expectations were noted as a separate point of market focus during the session, alongside the US data releases. No official central bank statements directly linked to the Nasdaq record or the PMI data were reported in the cluster.
Sources: investinglive.com, Bloomberg Markets