Stock market outlook for 2 October: Profit-taking likely to dominate, but downside expected to hold firm, supported by gains in US semiconductor stocks (published 2 October 2026)

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The two-day stock market outlook points to periods in which profit-taking is expected to dominate, while the downside is expected to remain firm.

Higher U.S. semiconductor stocks are cited as a factor supporting Japanese equities.

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Date informationTwo-day market outlook: Profit-taking expected to dominate, but downside seen as firm

FactorA surge in U.S. semiconductor stocks is cited as a potential market support factor

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