Although calm has returned to the New York Stock Exchange, further volatility appears inevitable in the near term amid uncertainty about the scope of U.S. military action against terrorism.
It also remains to be seen what impact the anticipated retaliation will have on the U.S. economy in general and company profits and consumer spending in particular.
The market is awaiting third-quarter U.S. corporate earnings reports due out shortly.
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