ZACKSยท2025-10-13 16:01Market Overview - The upcoming Q3 earnings season is anticipated to begin with major banks such as JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo reporting results [1] - The market is expected to become increasingly earnings-focused, with Q3 earnings serving as a key indicator of the domestic economy amid the government shutdown [2] Market Reactions - Pre-market futures showed a rebound after a significant sell-off on Friday, with the Dow up +356 points, S&P 500 up +77 points, and Nasdaq up +429 points [4] - The previous Friday saw major indexes decline sharply, with the Dow down -1.9%, S&P 500 down -2.7%, and Nasdaq down -3.5% due to trade war escalations [3] Trade Relations - President Trump's announcement of a potential +100% tariff increase on Chinese imports has raised concerns about the trade relationship between the U.S. and China, particularly regarding rare earth exports [5] - The market reacted negatively to Trump's emotional governing style, indicating potential instability in trade relations and increased costs for American consumers [6] Economic Outlook - The National Association of Business Economics (NABE) has improved its GDP forecast for the U.S., projecting +1.8% growth for 2025, up from +1.3% in the previous report [7] - Tariffs are still viewed as a significant hindrance to economic growth, with a noted decline in job additions aligning with recent employment data [8] Company Performance - Fastenal reported Q3 earnings of 29 cents per share, slightly missing estimates, with revenues of $2.17 billion also falling short of expectations by -0.11% [10] - Following the earnings report, Fastenal's shares declined by -4%, although they have increased by +27% year to date [10]