US markets today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures indicate gap-up open; Concentrix, Boeing among stocks to watch

US equity market futures indicate a gap-up opening on Wednesday, September 30, as investors focused on the personal consumption expenditure data slowing growth in August compared to the previous month amid steady US Treasury yields, and elevated crude oil prices.

Dow Jones futures were trading around 200 points higher at 51,898 points ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street as the investors focused on the rebound potential after Tuesday’s selloff in the market.

Investing.com data also showed that the S&P 500 futures were trading 0.29% higher at 7,754.25 points, while the Nasdaq 100 index futures was trading 0.34% higher at 30,710.25 points ahead of the opening bell in the United States.

Key things to watch before US market opens

US stocks to watch on Sept 30

Asian markets today

Equity market indices in Asian ended on a mixed note on Wednesday, with investors focusing on the tech stock gains in Japan, amid the marginal pullback in US Treasury yields.

MarketWatch data showed that Nikkei 225 closed 1.94% higher, Hang Seng ended 0.37% higher, and Shanghai Composite ended 0.31% higher after the trading session on Wednesday.

While other benchmark indices like India’s SENSEX ended 0.07% lower, South Korea’s KOSPI closed 0.48%, and Singapore’s FTSE closed 0.68% after the trading sesion on September 30.

Economic data in focus

Investors are expected to focus on the upcoming third GDP estimate for the second quarter, ADP National Employment report, personal income data, consumer spending data, along with PCE Price Index data which are set to be released on September 30.

The personal consumption expenditures price index for August 2026 increased at a rate of 3.4% annually, down from 3.7% in the previous month.

Core PCE price data will also remain in focus of the equity market investors during the trading session on Wednesday.

Oil gains 17% in one-month

Global crude oil prices gained more than 17% in the last one-month period as commodity market investors focused on the rebounding energy rates due to the elevated tensions between the United States and Iran in West Asia.

As of 5:39 pm (IST), the benchmark Brent crude oil prices were trading 0.45% higher at $103.05 per bbl on Wednesday’s market, in comparison to $102.59 per bbl at the previous commodity market close.

The exchange data also showed that oil prices have risen more than 41% in the last three months amid no signs of a peace agreement.

Media reports suggest that Iran is unable to get its own crude oil transited through the Strait of Hormuz because of the US naval blockade, hence, losing its key source of economic leverage.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace deal proposal, citing that it was not “acceptable” and that Iran was allegedly looking to open the key trading route within seven days as they are losing the conflict.

How did the US markets close on Tuesday?

The US equity market indices ended on a mixed note on Tuesday, September 29, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones ending in the red, and Nasdaq closing in the green zone with key focus of investors towards the pullback in crude oil prices, and elevated treasury yields despite the uncertainty in the market.

Exchange data showed that the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.26% lower at 51,349.92 points after the trading session on Tuesday, in comparison to 51,481.51 points at the previous equity market close.

The S&P 500 index ended 0.17% lower at 7,670.84 points after the trading session on September 29, compared to 7,683.69 points at the previous US market close, as per MarketWatch data.

In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index closed 0.21% higher at 30,339.33 points after the trading session on Tuesday, compared to 30,276.81 points at the previous Wall Street close.