Stocks ended last week higher after an up-and-down week where a kitchen sink of economic, geopolitical, and AI-related events competed for investors’ attention.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.15 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.64 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.93 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 0.45 percent.^1,2

A Choppy Advance

Stocks opened higher to start the week, demonstrating continued resilience despite rising Treasury yields. Stocks continued their climb on Tuesday as cooler yields prevailed and oil prices treaded water. AI chipmakers led the broad market higher, with the S&P 500 closing above 7,800 for the first time and the Nasdaq also notching a record close.^3,4

Then markets stumbled midweek, opening lower on Wednesday after Treasury yields hit fresh multidecade highs. However, stocks rebounded after an encouraging 10-year Treasury auction appeared to allay some fears, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reversing the lion’s share of declines by the closing bell.⁵

Jitters crept back into market sentiment as stocks opened lower Thursday. The Nasdaq closed down nearly 1½ percent, its biggest one-day decline since mid-August.⁶

Stocks rebounded Friday to finish the week strong, with megacap tech stocks rallying and oil prices falling on news of a deal to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets. Healthcare stocks also contributed to the gains as the Nasdaq logged its fourth consecutive weekly gain.⁷

Source: YCharts.com, October 10, 2026. Weekly performance is measured from Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. TR = total return for the index, which includes any dividends as well as any other cash distributions during the period. Treasury note yield is expressed in basis points.

As the Fed Turns

Three things happened on Wednesday that made the Federal Reserve’s job a bit more complex as it weighs its decision on interest rates at its next meeting later this month.

Yields on both the bellwether 10-year Treasury note and the 30-year Treasury bond hit new 24-year highs, which contributed to mortgage rates reaching a near-three-year high. However, a well-received auction of 10-year Treasury notes seemed to suggest that buyers believed yields would eventually fall again.⁸

This Week: Key Economic Data

Tuesday: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. Existing Home Sales. Monthly Treasury Statement and Outlays.

Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Federal Reserve Beige Book.

Thursday: Weekly Jobless Claims. Producer Price Index (PPI). Manufacturing & Trade Inventories. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack speaks.

Friday: Import Prices. Industrial Production. Capacity Utilization. 

^{Source: Investor’s Business Daily - Econoday economic calendar: October 9, 2026.
The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. The content is developed from sources believed to provide accurate information. The forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and may not materialize. The forecasts are also subject to revision.}

This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings

Tuesday: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Citigroup Inc. (C)

Wednesday: Bank of America Corporation (BAC), Morgan Stanley (MS), BlackRock (BLK), Fastenal Company (FAST)

Thursday: The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), Prologis, Inc. (PLD), BNY (BNY), U.S. Bancorp (USB), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), Marsh (MRSH)

Friday: The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV), Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) 

^{Source: Zacks, October 9, 2026. Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost. Companies may reschedule their earnings reports without notice.}

"We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage."

– Theodore Roosevelt

Start a Family Book Club

Reading together is one of the simplest and most rewarding habits a family can build. Pick a book that works for your children's age group, set a relaxed weekly reading goal, and carve out time to talk about it together over dinner or before bed. Older kids can take turns leading the discussion, while younger ones might enjoy illustrating their favorite scenes. It sparks creativity, builds vocabulary, and gives everyone something to look forward to each week. 

Tip adapted from TheEveryMom.com⁹

Drink a Full Glass of Water Before Every Meal

Drinking a full glass of water before sitting down to eat is one of the easiest wellness habits you can build. It supports healthy digestion, helps your body distinguish between hunger and thirst, and naturally encourages more mindful eating. Keep a glass near wherever you typically prepare your meals as a visual reminder, and let a habit that takes less than a minute become one of the most consistent parts of your day.

Tip adapted from Harvard Health¹⁰

I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old, usually indoors and sometimes on fire. What am I?

Last Week's Riddle: Simply talk about it, and you will break it. What is it?

Answer: Silence.

Swaminarayan Akshardham complex 
New Delhi, India

Footnotes And Sources

<sup>1. WSJ.com, October 9, 2026
2. Investing.com, October 9, 2026
3. CNBC.com, October 5, 2026
4. CNBC.com, October 6, 2026
5. WSJ.com, October 7, 2026
6. CNBC.com, October 8, 2026 
7. CNBC.com, October 9, 2026 
8. WSJ.com, October 7, 2026
9. TheEveryMom.com, July 21, 2026
10. Harvard Health, July 29, 2026</sup>