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The Week Ahead: Earnings Season Kicks Off and Retail Sales in Focus

As we enter mid-October, the financial world turns its attention to the start of earnings season and key economic indicators. This week will see a flurry of activity, with major banks reporting their quarterly results and important economic data releases that could influence market sentiment.

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Key Earnings Releases:

• Tuesday: Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, United Airlines

• Wednesday: Morgan Stanley, Abbott Laboratories

• Thursday: Netflix, Blackstone

• Friday: American Express, Procter & Gamble

Notable Economic Reports:

• Tuesday: Empire Manufacturing (October)

• Thursday: Retail Sales (September), Initial Jobless Claims, Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook

• Friday: Housing Starts and Building Permits (September)

The retail sales report on Thursday will be closely watched as a gauge of consumer spending and overall economic health. Investors will also be keen to see how major banks have fared in the current economic environment, with their earnings potentially providing insights into lending trends and the broader financial landscape.

As always, these reports and earnings releases have the potential to move markets and shape investor sentiment for the weeks to come.

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