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S&P 500 Futures Rise as Investors Weigh Oil and Labor Data

10/1/2026

stock futures are trending higher early Thursday as the final quarter of 2026 begins. Investors are monitoring diplomatic backchannels between the U.S.

and Iran, falling crude oil prices, and the impact of the Federal Reserve's recent hawkish stance on market sentiment.

On Polymarket, a prediction platform built on the Polygon blockchain, traders are heavily bullish for the October 1 trading session.

The contract for the S&P 500 (SPX) opening direction currently reflects an 85% chance of a higher open. Market performance in September has been sharply divided.