Stock Market Newsยท2025-10-03 10:39Group 1: Market Overview - Global financial markets are facing challenges due to a US government shutdown, tech sector upgrades, and central bank commentary [2][4] - US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing downward pressure while European and US futures show firmness [2] Group 2: Technology Sector - Morgan Stanley has raised price targets for Apple (AAPL) to $298.00 from $240.00 and for Alphabet (GOOGL) to $270.00 from $210.00, maintaining an 'Overweight' rating for both [3][8] - The upgrades are driven by factors such as iPhone upgrades and services revenue for Apple, along with advancements in AI and cloud computing for Alphabet [3] Group 3: Economic Data and Central Bank Insights - The US government shutdown has led to the cancellation of the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, affecting market activity and focus on alternative indicators like ISM Services PMI [4][8] - Central bank officials, including ECB's Pierre Wunsch and NY Fed's John Williams, provided insights on monetary policy, indicating a stable outlook for the Eurozone and emphasizing the importance of robust policy in managing inflation expectations [5][8] Group 4: Energy Sector - European LNG imports rose 15% month-on-month to 8.7 million tonnes in September, marking a 37% increase compared to September 2024, primarily due to increased supply from the US [6][8] Group 5: Geopolitical Tensions - Ongoing geopolitical tensions are highlighted by reports of Russian military strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, which may impact global energy supplies and stability [9]