Macro Evening — Sept 30, 2026: Dow Slides 0.86%, VIX Pops, Gold Holds Near $4,200
Post-market wrap: Dow down 0.86%, S&P off 0.25-0.86% depending on source, VIX up to 16.34, gold steady near record highs, oil easing slightly — positioning for Nike/Accenture earnings tomorrow.