Last week, the US stock markets staggered above their July highs but the end of the quarter saw some minor selloffs. As we enter Q4, however, economic data continues to be strong with the Q2 GDP revision coming in at 3% and China has announced a massive stimulus package that could have some very positive impacts on the US equity and commodities markets. The stage is seemingly set for a bullish final quarter of 2024.

This week, I discuss:

1. The positive leading economic indicators that make me believe Q4 could be bullish,
2. Why it pays to look at the macroeconomic factors that impact your stocks such as foreign government policy and commodity prices, and
3. Why risk management in your trading is absolutely critical to trading success.

Pantile Investments' Principal David Baines recaps what happened in the US stock market last week and what it means for your trading in the week to come.