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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The stock market exhibited a pattern of bobbing and weaving today, as uncertainty dominated, and the major indexes fluctuated around their respective unchanged lines. October has started on a weak note, with sentiment dampened by escalating tensions in the Middle East and the uncertain impact and duration of the East Coast port strike. Both events are …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets began the second day of October in negative territory, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Despite this, the markets closed relatively unchanged, with China’s recent upward trend continuing, bolstered by their substantial stimulus program. Nike experienced a significant 7% drop after canceling its full-year guidance ahead of a new CEO’s arrival. Meanwhile, …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Escalating tensions in the Middle East have significantly dampened upward momentum, pulling the indexes down from their lofty levels. Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” the volatility index (VIX), spiked sharply, reflecting traders’ concerns. Historically, fears of contagion have a destabilizing effect on the markets. Early in the day, bond yields plummeted, benefiting gold and utilities. As expected, …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets experienced a downturn early on the final day of the month. However, sentiment shifted positively following a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Powell just before the session’s close, leading to a green finish for the major indexes. August and September began with heightened volatility, but bullish sentiment ultimately prevailed. The S&P 500 closed the …