The Volatility Game Continues...

Financial markets are bracing for what could be another momentous week, with a Federal Reserve meeting, U.S. employment data and earnings from technology heavyweight Apple Inc possibly setting the course for stocks and bonds the rest of the year. So far October has lived up to its reputation for volatility, as a surge in Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty hitting stocks. The S&P 500 index is down 3.5% for the month, adding to losses that have left it over 10% off its late-July high. Whether the ride remains rough for the rest of 2023 may depend in large part on […]