Markets are focusing on new Fed leadership and whether to taper or not.

October employment, Q3 GDP and September personal income could affect Fed taper timing.

Economic news points to no taper on Wednesday.

Job growth fell well below expectations. The unemployment rate slipped but somewhat for wrong reason.

Key indicators are missing due to government shutdown. Biggest release is likely the Beige Book plus a few non-government indicators.

The government shutdown has cut into some but not all economic news. Fed minutes on Wednesday will be key.

Lack of federal budget stopping release of govt indicators, but other news still may move markets.

While the Fed and the deficit are getting attention, key indicators are out on manufacturing, housing, and the consumer.

The Fed did not cut back on quanitative easing. Why and what lies ahead?

Will the Fed begin to taper quantitative easing this week and how will it affect markets?