Global markets face fresh volatility as earnings season gains pace
US Earnings, China Data To Drive Markets This Week
Markets face another volatile week as major US technology earnings, China's economic data, bond-market shifts and political developments in Brazil test investor sentiment.(Source: Reuters)
2/6
Meta, Tesla Results Put AI Spending Under Spotlight
Investors will scrutinise Meta, Tesla, Lam Research and Texas Instruments for clues on AI demand and returns on massive infrastructure investments. Netflix, Procter & Gamble and GE Aerospace are also due to report. S&P 500 third-quarter earnings are expected to rise more than 30%, according to LSEG IBES.
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China GDP, Retail Sales Data In Focus
China will release third-quarter GDP, September retail sales, industrial output and fixed-asset investment data on Monday. Investors will assess whether strong exports and manufacturing can offset patchy domestic demand. The loan prime rate decision is due Tuesday, with rates expected to remain unchanged.
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Can Bonds Regain Their Safe-Haven Appeal?
Bond markets are showing signs of regaining their traditional defensive role as the relationship between stock prices and bond yields shifts in the US and Europe. Investors will watch whether bonds can cushion equity-market declines amid inflation concerns, high borrowing costs and government debt worries.
ETMarkets.com
5/6
Brazil Runoff Puts Stocks, Real In Focus
Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff is keeping investors on edge. A poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro at 46% and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at 44%, a technical tie. Expectations of tighter fiscal policy under Bolsonaro have lifted stocks and the real, while a Lula victory could reverse some of those gains.
AP
6/6
MSCI Decisions Raise Stakes For Indonesia, Turkey
Indonesia's central bank meets Wednesday and Turkey's policymakers meet Thursday. MSCI's proposal to downgrade Indonesia from emerging-market status threatens potential capital outflows, while Turkey faces a possible downgrade warning if market reforms fall short by mid-2027. Both central banks must weigh currency and inflation pressures against growth.