Microsoft (MSFT.O) adjusted its fiscal 2027 first-quarter outlook, forecasting Devices & Consumer revenue of $14.7–15.2 billion.

The Bank of Japan is reportedly leaning toward a 25bp rate hike and plans to adopt flexible policy measures going forward.

European stocks closed lower on Wednesday Sept 2: Germany's DAX fell 127.39 points (-0.49%) to 25,830.92; Britain's FTSE 100 dropped 31.55 points (-0.29%) to 10,757.73; France's CAC 40 lost 21.22 points (-0.26%) to 8,280.63; the Euro Stoxx 50 declined 6.13 points (-0.10%) to 6,362.85; Spain's IBEX 35 slipped 40.42 points (-0.20%) to 19,775.08; Italy's FTSE MIB eased 122.68 points (-0.24%) to 51,792.50.