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StockCram Editorial11 min readThe Iran conflict hits oil flows, Fed minutes arrive Wednesday, and earnings season kicks off—three forces pulling markets in different directions.
Week of Monday, October 5, 2026 - Friday, October 9, 2026
Key Themes This Week
- •The U.S.-Iran conflict continues to dominate market attention as President Trump deployed 9,000 additional troops to the Middle East over the weekend, with oil prices remaining elevated near $91 per barrel despite recent declines from highs above $114
- •The Federal Reserve releases minutes from its September meeting on Wednesday, when the committee raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4%, its first hike since 2023
- •A light earnings week features PepsiCo on Thursday and Delta Air Lines on Friday, offering early signals on consumer spending and travel demand ahead of the major bank earnings that follow
Week at a Glance
monday
ISM Services PMI at 10:00 AM ET offers the first major econo...
tuesday
Busiest day for earnings with Constellation Brands, Lamb Wes...
Major Events
HighMonday, October 5
ISM Services PMI (September)
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HighWednesday, October 7
FOMC Meeting Minutes (September 15-16 Meeting)
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