Market Overview - U.S. stock futures are showing mixed performance as investors navigate U.S.-China trade tensions and varied corporate earnings reports [1] - Major U.S. indexes ended the previous trading session in the red, with the S&P 500 declining by 0.5% to 6,699.40 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.7% to 46,590.41 points, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 0.9% to 22,740.40 points [2] Earnings Reports - A busy day for corporate earnings is anticipated, with notable companies like T-Mobile US, Union Pacific Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., and others reporting their third-quarter results [3] - Major companies such as Intel Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and American Airlines Group are set to release earnings after the market closes, which could significantly influence market direction [3] Economic Data - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has led to a blackout of major economic data releases, but the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September is expected to show an increase in the annual inflation rate from 2.9% to 3.1% [4] - This CPI report is crucial for guiding expectations for future monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve [4] Federal Reserve Policy - The Federal Reserve's next monetary policy meeting is scheduled for October 28-29, with a high likelihood (96.7%) of an interest rate cut being priced in by the markets [5] - Recent soft labor market data and manageable inflation, despite being above the Fed's 2% target, are contributing to this expectation [5] Individual Stock Movements - Tesla Inc. shares fell 3.04% in premarket trading after reporting better-than-expected revenue but missing earnings estimates [10] - International Business Machines Corp. dropped 7.14% despite better-than-expected financial results, attributed to disappointing guidance [10] - Netflix Inc. plunged over 10% following a third-quarter earnings miss due to a one-time tax expense [10] - Intuitive Surgical Inc. saw shares surge 13.9% after reporting results that beat expectations [10] - Winnebago Industries soared nearly 29% after strong fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter earnings and positive guidance for fiscal 2026 [10] - Avery Dennison Corporation shares jumped 9.5% after better-than-expected Q3 results and a partnership with Walmart [10] - Energy stocks, including Valero Energy, are performing well amid rising crude oil prices due to new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants [10]