Last week was packed with market activity, including key earnings reports, economic data, and a shifting jobs picture. About a third of S&P 500 companies reported their Q3 earnings, with most beating estimates but while high-expectation stocks like the “Magnificent 7” struggled to impress. Meanwhile, job growth stalled, and manufacturing data pointed to a slowdown, hinting at potential economic challenges ahead. With rising treasury yields and mixed signals across sectors, the Federal Reserve faces a delicate balancing act in its upcoming meeting.