Report published September 1, 2026
Goldman Sachs Midday Market Intelligence: Sentiment Shift & Economic Outlook (September 1, 2026)
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- Goldman Sachs
- Report date
- September 1, 2026
- Analysis as of
- September 1, 2026
Authors / editors: Chris Hussey, Sarah Herr, Kshitij Garg
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US stocks traded lower on September 1, 2026, as investors evaluated a decline in the ISM Manufacturing Index to 54.6 and climbing 10-year Treasury yields at pre-GFC levels. Goldman Sachs maintained its 3Q26 GDP tracker at +2.7% and added Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX, $653 PT) to its US Conviction List.
Key Takeaways
- 1.US equities traded lower following a weaker-than-expected ISM Manufacturing Index drop to 54.6 and a 3bp rise in 10-year Treasury yields to pre-GFC levels.
- 2.Labor market data showed the jobs-workers gap rebounded slightly to 0.3mn in August, while Goldman Sachs kept its 3Q26 US GDP growth tracker steady at +2.7%.
- 3.Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) was added to the US Conviction List with a $653 price target, supported by five multi-billion dollar pillars across CF, pain, kidney disease, hematology, and endocrinology.
Table of Contents
- ... sorting through the day to day
- stock of the day - VRTX
- What to watch for
- Today's market performance - September 1, 2026, 12:40 PM
- Global Market Intelligence
- Resource Corner
- Disclosure Appendix
Report data
Exhibit 1: Upcoming catalysts for VRTX — as of September 1, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ISM Manufacturing Index | 54.6 index_points | Dispersion index fell 1 point to 54.6 with weakness in new orders, production, and employment components. |
| Jobs-Workers Gap | 0.3 million_workers | Estimated gap based on JOLTS, Indeed, and LinkUp job openings data. |
| 3Q26 GDP Growth Tracker | 2.7% | Goldman Sachs tracker for third-quarter 2026 US GDP growth remained unchanged after incorporating latest data. |
| 10-Year US Treasury Yield Daily Change | 3 basis_points | Yields rose 3bp to pre-GFC levels. |
| Brent Crude Oil Price | 94 USD/barrel | Front-month Brent crude oil price movement. |
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Reported Data Context
- ISM Manufacturing Index: 54.6 index_points (August 2026) · Source: Institute for Supply Management
- Jobs-Workers Gap: 0.3 million_workers (August 2026) · Source: JOLTS, Indeed, LinkUp, Goldman Sachs GIR
- 3Q26 GDP Growth Tracker: 2.7 % (3Q26) · Source: Goldman Sachs GIR
- 10-Year US Treasury Yield Daily Change: 3 basis_points (2026-09-01)
- Brent Crude Oil Price: 94 USD/barrel (2026-09-01)
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