Earnings announcements begin this week, and the U.S. stock market is expected to remain relatively firm as it enters the fourth quarter. At the same time, concerns are mounting that rising interest rates and the impact of the midterm elections could weigh on the market, while attention is increasingly focused on the FOMC minutes.
The U.S. stock market is entering the fourth quarter, with relatively strong performance expected. The start of earnings season is one of the market's key areas of focus.
Rising interest rates and the midterm elections are cited as headwinds, while risks underlying the artificial intelligence (AI) boom have also been identified as a concern.
Attention is focused this week on the FOMC minutes, with related disclosures and their impact on the market being closely watched.