What Hath October Brung to Investors?

Let's do a quick roll call of the major events for investors this October:

•   GDP growth doubles to +2.9%
•   Best earnings season in two years
•   ISM Manufacturing up from 49.4 to 51.5
•   ISM Services up from 51.4 to 57.1.

That's some good news indeed. And the net result = -2% loss for the S&P 500.

How can stocks go down in light of these economic improvements?

Because investors are still waiting for this "one of a kind" election to be finalized. Truly it is like we are stopped at a railroad crossing awaiting a long freight train to clear before we race ahead.

Gladly we can see the end of the election train...just not sure who is the caboose ;-)

Best,

Steve Reitmeister

Executive Vice President, Zacks Investment Research

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