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Stock Market Falls As Q3 Earnings Season Heats

PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2026, 10:58 PM ET

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The stock market closed lower on Tuesday as the third‑quarter earnings season kicked off with results from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Investors are watching the upcoming Consumer Price Index release, which could influence future monetary policy. The Dow Jones slipped about one hundred eighty points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw modest declines. Analysts note that earnings season typically starts two weeks after a quarter ends, and this year it began in mid‑October, extending through mid‑November. Market participants are preparing for a flurry of reports, with expectations that strong earnings could still trigger volatility if inflation data remains stubborn.

By Lauren B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 8 2024 Earnings season begins second full week of October.
On October 15 2024 Dow Jones falls one hundred eighty points.
On October 15 2024 JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs report Q3 earnings.
On November 13 2024 Peak earnings week between October 28 and November 15.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Market volatility rises as earnings reports released
Possible long-term US impact: Investor confidence may shift with inflation data
Most affected groups: Equity investors and portfolio managers
Reader priority: Understand earnings impact on market movements

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