Jobs reports and corporate earnings set the agenda this week
The health of the jobs market, along with updates on several areas of the economy and corporate profits, will fill the calendar this week. The latest updates also arrive as Americans head to the polls for the Nov. 3 midterm elections that could reshape Congress as inflation continues squeezing households. Here’s a look at some of the key reports coming in the week ahead.
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Volkswagen reports €5.8 billion third-quarter loss as Porsche charge and China slump weigh
The German carmaker's July-to-September loss widened sharply from a year earlier, with a large Porsche writedown and falling deliveries in China adding to pressure on its results.
World Bank forecasts 23% commodity price rise as energy and shipping shocks mount
The bank projects higher energy, metals and food prices in 2026, with further risks from conflict, disrupted grain shipments and El Niño.
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