Market Overview - The Dow dropped 879 points, S&P fell 2.71%, and NASDAQ declined 3.56%, indicating a significant market sell-off that may not be over yet [2] - Despite the recent downturn, the market has experienced substantial gains over the past few years, suggesting a need for investors to consider taking profits [2] Trade Relations - President Trump's trade policy with China has deteriorated, with the cancellation of a meeting with President Xi and the announcement of 100% additional tariffs on Chinese goods [3][4] - The relationship, previously described as good, has worsened, impacting many Chinese businesses and leading to export controls on critical software [4] Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - Prior to the market decline, there was a focus on potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve to stimulate the economy, with smaller banks expressing concerns about high rates stifling growth [5] - The expectation of a resolution in trade tensions could influence market sentiment positively, although current tariffs are expected to impact both U.S. and Chinese economies [6][7] Upcoming Earnings Reports - The upcoming earnings season is critical, with major companies like BlackRock, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs expected to report, with Goldman Sachs anticipated to have the biggest upside surprise [10] - Other notable reports include Johnson & Johnson, which is expected to perform well despite legal challenges, and Domino's, which may miss expectations [12][13] Sector Insights - The technology sector will be highlighted at Salesforce's Dreamforce conference, where insights on the impact of tariffs on tech companies will be sought [8][14] - The retail sector, particularly Dollar Tree, is under pressure due to tariffs, with expectations of negative impacts on their financials [15] Transportation and Economic Indicators - JB Hunt and United Airlines are set to report, providing insights into the freight and travel sectors, which are indicators of broader economic health [16] - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to provide a positive outlook, reflecting demand in the semiconductor industry [17] Investment Strategy - The current market volatility presents opportunities for investors to capitalize on companies that may benefit from rate cuts or are undervalued due to broader market declines [7] - The importance of retail participation in the stock market is emphasized, with a focus on maintaining investor interest despite market fluctuations [18]

[Music] Hello and welcome to Morning Brief Market Sunrise. I'm Raman Karamali live from Yahoo Finance Studios in London. It's Friday 10th October.Coming up on the show, will any side crack as the government shutdown continues. China ramps up its crackdown on chip imports with Nvidia clearly in focus. And what's the spookiest thing about Halloween.The price of chocolate. So, grab your coffee and let's own the morning. Okay, we kick off with some breaking news.According to China's state media, Beijing is prob ...

The earnings season is about to begin, and this period allows retail investors to get a peek into the businesses that are making money and the ones struggling. ...

Third-quarter earnings season is officially here, with Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) the first high-profile name to step into the confessional. The airliner reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of $1.71 per share on $16.7 billion in revenue, both of which exceeded estimates. Delta also hiked its fourth-quarter guidance and is poised to grow profit margins in 2026.The entire airline sector is buoyed by the upbeat guidance, with peers United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines (AAL) up 4.1% and 2.2%, re ...

The minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s September 16-17 meeting, released on Wednesday, showed that policymakers were open to further interest rate cuts this year, though many voiced caution over still-elevated inflation. “Most judged that it likely would be appropriate to ease policy further over the remainder of this year,” according to the FOMC minutes. At the same time, the minutes showed “a majority of participants emphasized upside risks to their outlooks for inflation.” While policymakers ...

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The stock markets started the fresh week on a flat note on Monday, as investors remained cautious amid continuous foreign fund outflows and valuation concerns. The markets have been underperforming for the past 13 months due to external pressures such as tariffs, foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, and high valuations that have further fueled the selling spree.At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 index was up by 22.30 points or 0.09 per cent at 24,916.55, while the BSE Sensex opened with a gain of 67 ...

Corporate America is set to start disclosing results next week and expectations are sky-high. The S&P 500 Index is trading at 23 times expected earnings, on par with the dot-com levels, so stocks are vulnerable to any disappointment in quarterly results. Meanwhile, investors are flying "nearly blind" with respect to key economic data as the impasse on federal funding in Washington has delayed reports, JonesTrading said.The shutdown is a "sentiment downer for investors," said Marshall Front, senior managing ...

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. government shutdown tops investors' agenda next week as markets head into the seasonally strong fourth quarter, with equities near record highs bracing for an earnings-season test later this month. A deep partisan rift in Washington led to a federal government shutdown that risks delaying crucial economic data and could potentially muddy the Federal Reserve's policy-easing outlook. Few on Wall Street expect the Washington impasse to derail a rally that h ...

Economic Outlook - The government shutdown is expected to create market volatility, but historically, markets have quickly recouped losses following such events [2][4] - Investors are closely monitoring private data, particularly the ADP report, due to concerns about the timely release of the non-farm payrolls report [3][5] - The ADP data showed a negative reading with fewer jobs reported, especially in smaller and mid-sized businesses, indicating a weak labor market [7][5] Federal Reserve Actions - The upcoming Fed meetings in October and December are considered "live," with expectations for a potential rate cut in October due to ongoing labor market weakness [8][12] - Core PCE inflation is at 2.9%, which is below the Fed's projection of 3.1%, suggesting room for rate cuts [11][12] - The market is currently pricing in two rate cuts by the end of the year, although the actual number may vary depending on economic conditions [12] Market Performance - The financial sector is anticipated to kick off the earnings season positively, supported by a steep yield curve and loan growth [18][19] - Concerns remain about credit quality, particularly for smaller banks exposed to lower-income consumers amid labor market uncertainties [20][21] - The S&P has reached new highs, but there are questions about whether this upward momentum can be sustained given high expectations for earnings [21][22] Interest Rates and Yields - Recent declines in yields are seen as encouraging, with potential positive implications for the mortgage and housing markets [24][26] - The 10-year yield is currently around 4.1%, and if it rises above 4.5%, it could negatively impact the equity market [25][27]