Economic Indicators - Key economic indicators such as durable goods orders, jobless claims, and the personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) are expected to be delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted four weeks [1] - Despite potential delays, investors will still have access to other data as they await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [1] Earnings Season - The earnings season is in full swing, with upcoming results from major companies including Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Visa (V) among others [2] Market Events Schedule - A schedule of key market events includes durable goods orders on Monday, Oct. 27, and the S&P Case-Shiller home price index along with consumer confidence data on Tuesday, Oct. 28 [3] - The advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, retail inventories, and wholesale inventories are set for release on Wednesday, Oct. 29, along with pending home sales and the Fed's interest rate decision [4] - On Friday, Oct. 31, important data will include the employment cost index, personal income and spending data, and the PCE and core PCE indexes, along with remarks from Cleveland Fed President Hammack and Atlanta Fed President Bostic [5]
The Week Ahead: Tech Earnings, Interest Rate Decision
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