Benchmark indexes were up in Australia and Japan, and US futures advanced slightly. With earnings reports poised to drive US sentiment this week, the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, notching another record — its 46th this year. That’s a hint investors are not deterred by the reduced forecasts for third-quarter results and are instead betting on positive surprises. Benchmark indexes were up in Australia and Japan, and US futures advanced slightly. With earnings reports poised to drive US sentiment this week, the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, notching another record — its 46th this year. That’s a hint investors are not deterred by the reduced forecasts for third-quarter results and are instead betting on positive surprises. Economic Times
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