Bank earnings loom large; LVMH sales underwhelm - what’s moving markets

What happened: U.S. stock futures were mixed as investors weighed AI trade worries and Middle East conflict. Major Wall Street bank earnings loom, and LVMH sales missed expectations. Key numbers: Dow futures rose 225 points (0.4%), S&P 500 futures dipped 6 points (0.1%), Nasdaq 100 futures fell 237 points (0.8%). Why it matters: LVMH's shortfall weighed on the high-end goods sector, with weak Chinese demand a key drag. Analysts see Q3 bank earnings as roughly in line, though rising yields and stalled issuance pose risks. Market: -4.7% by next close ($51.42 on Oct 14), -7.1% YTD Verified: Q3_2026 (Oct 14) EPS $1.08 vs $1.10 est, -2.3% miss; next print ~Jan 13

U.S. stock futures were mixed as investors weighed AI trade worries and Middle East conflict. Major Wall Street bank earnings loom, and LVMH sales missed expectations.

LVMH's shortfall weighed on the high-end goods sector, with weak Chinese demand a key drag. Analysts see Q3 bank earnings as roughly in line, though rising yields and stalled issuance pose risks. Market: -4.7% by next close ($51.42 on Oct 14), -7.1% YTD Verified: Q3_2026 (Oct 14) EPS $1.08 vs $1.10 est, -2.3% miss; next print ~Jan 13