Q3 earnings reports for U.S. stocks are in full swing, with several tech companies and chipmakers set to release their results this week. How to assess the market situation? Let’s take a look.
Which sectors are in favor?
FactSet indicates that the market expects the S&P 500's earnings growth rate to be 4.6% for the third quarter.
Among the 11 sectors of the S&P 500, eight are expected to see year-over-year earnings growth in Q3. Inform...

According to Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Malaysia's GDP for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24) is estimated to grow by 5.3%, down from 5.9% in the previous quarter, with the construction sector expected to see a growth rate of up to19.5%.
In the second quarter of 2024, construction activity in Malaysia grew by 20.2% YOY, up from 14.2% in the first quarter, marking the ninth consecutive period of growth.
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On October 21, spot gold rose to a new historical high. The escalation of tensions in the Middle East and uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election have increased market demand for safe-haven assets. Several institutions predict that gold prices will continue to rise in the future, and gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, has once again become a focal point for investors.
Why invest in gold
For some investors, investing i...