Markets are calm on the surface, but this equilibrium is built on fragile trust. Earnings season so far has rewarded companies delivering clarity and punished those offering ambiguity.
With geopolitical uncertainties still evolving—from China’s Fourth Plenum to U.S. policy debates—volatility sits just beneath the surface.
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US defense stocks have lagged the broader market amid the government shutdown, but Wall Street analysts see a buying opportunity as earnings season approaches and shutdown concerns are expected to ease.
The surface of the global economy still looks stable, but the undercurrents—ranging from U.S. fiscal experiments and digital‑infrastructure fragility to energy‑security realignments—keep volatility close.
Markets may appear calm for now, yet they’re standing on shifting ground.
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The third-quarter earnings season began on a strong note, with major U.S. banks beating expectations and investor focus shifting to upcoming results from Netflix, Tesla, and Intel, as markets watch for continued momentum and key sector trends.

South Korea’s KOSPI index continued its record-breaking run, opening the week higher as third-quarter earnings season accelerated, with semiconductor stocks leading gains and investors closely watching US-China tariff negotiations.

This week, Wall Street turns its focus to the US Q3 earnings season and September CPI, with heightened attention on executive commentary amid volatility and systemic risk concerns.