As a new week commences, shortened by the holiday, futures are on a downtrend. The stock market presents a mixed front, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average retracting slightly, whereas the S&P 500 and Nasdaq exhibit steadiness. The anticipation is high for a flood of impending earnings reports, following the initial release from several prominent banks. Observers display a cautious optimism regarding the fourth-quarter outcomes but express concerns about the prospect of lukewarm or even disconcerting future projections. Treasury yields dipped on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, robust economic statistics, and…
