The US markets ended mixed on Friday, September 1, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 experiencing gains, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded a slight decline. Asian markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei 225 closing higher, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200, China's Shanghai Composite, and Shenzhen CSI 300, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Stock Exchange all closed lower. European markets and commodities also traded lower. Chevron Corp's LNG workers in Australia plan to go on a two-week strike.