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America’s biggest banks kicked off third-quarter earnings season with a clear message: the economy is holding up.

A look beyond record highs to see what’s driving today’s valuations.

Short-term headlines fade, but the economic impact may not. See Mitch’s take in this week’s commentary.

As always, this shutdown is getting constant media attention, and creating short-term uncertainty. But history shows that in the long run, its effect on markets will likely be minor.

Investors turn to gold amid concern about dollar value erosion, markets shrug off government shutdown, mortgage rate drop sparks refinancing frenzy.