Global stock markets show mixed performance as NASDAQ and S&P 500 decline

Global stock markets showed mixed performance on September 23, 2026. In the United States, the NASDAQ Composite fell by 1.13 percent to 26,936.04 points, while the S&P 500 declined by 0.75 percent to 7,706.03 points.

In Europe, the Austrian ATX index dropped 0.17 percent to 6,908.28 points. Meanwhile, market sentiment in Germany remained cautiously optimistic regarding the DAX, with expectations of gains driven by falling oil prices and diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran.

Individual stock movements were notable: Charter Communications saw a 3.1 percent decline, trading below its analyst target. Allstate Corporation shares fell 3.6 percent, and Extra Space Storage traded 14.3 percent below its revised JPMorgan price target despite reporting second-quarter earnings that exceeded consensus estimates.