In September, US nonfarm payrolls surged by 254,000, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, leading to expectations of a more gradual cut in interest rates by the Fed. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions spiked as Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, heightening fears of a broader Middle East conflict. Global markets, including European, Indian, and Gulf stock exchanges, were impacted by rising oil prices and economic uncertainty