Major banks kick off third quarter earnings season this week as markets grapple with elevated Treasury yields, energy supply disruptions, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Stocks are mixed ahead of an event-filled week as higher oil prices, additional Iran attacks and a closed bond market keep a lid on investor sentiment.
Cotton futures (/CTZ26) traded higher Friday, extending their recovery from early-October lows even after USDA raised its 2026/27 U.S. production estimate.
Major indexes reached record highs, but momentum divergences and defensive rotation suggest a more cautious backdrop. Oil prices and Treasury yields remain key variables.
With rising yields testing stocks’ recent surge, investors are eyeing a 30-year Treasury auction today. PepsiCo earnings are on deck as third quarter earnings season begins.
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