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Big Bank Earnings Up Next Along with Powell Speech
Big U.S. banks report this morning, followed by a Powell speech. Stocks rebounded Monday from the trade-driven sell off, and some U.S. data may be on its way despite the shutdown.
See-Saw Heads Back Down on New China Trade Tension
Volatility spiked and stocks fell as China and the U.S. upped the ante in their trade spat. Big bank earnings looked solid but shares mostly fell. Powell speaks at midday.
Looking to the Futures
Equity markets bounced back yesterday after last Friday's significant sell-off.
Picking Up the Pieces: Earnings Next After Selloff
Friday's selloff, the worst since April, came on new tariff tremors with China. Investors now face bank earnings and a Powell speech Tuesday, but today's calendar is mostly blank.
Alternative Candidate(s) for Data During Shutdown
With official data halted by the U.S. government shutdown, investors turn to private and high-frequency indicators to track jobs, spending, and growth in real time.
Q3 Bank Earnings Preview: Profit Path Uncertain
Big banks begin reporting Tuesday and are expected to benefit from a steeper yield curve, strong trading, and investment banking demand. The profit path ahead is less certain.
Tariff Threats, Layoffs Spark Sharp Pullback
Markets posted their worst loss since April as President Trump threatened China with "massive" tariffs and the federal government began layoffs amid a continued shutdown.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Trade tension heated back up between the U.S. and China this morning, which thwarted what would have been an up week for both the S&P and Nasdaq. Whether today's sell-off is enough to stymie bullish momentum, or embolden dip buying behavior remains to be seen.
Sentiment Data Loom as Shutdown Fears Escalate
As the shutdown persists, concern grows over the impact on inflation data and the October jobs report. Consumer sentiment is on tap, and earnings season begins next week.
Better Half? Biannual Earnings Proposed, Assessed
President Trump again proposed that companies be required to report twice a year rather than every quarter. What are some pros and cons, and how would it affect investors?