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Energy Sector Performance: The energy sector is experiencing a resurgence, with exploration and production stocks beginning to align with equipment stocks.

Leading ETFs: The VanEck Oil Services ETF is leading the sector with an 8% year-to-date increase, followed by the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF at 6%.

Exploration & Production ETF: The State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF has seen a modest increase of 2% this year.

Market Trends: Overall, the performance of these ETFs indicates a positive trend in the energy market, particularly in oil services and exploration sectors.

Market Performance: The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices are all experiencing gains, with the Nasdaq reaching a 1.5-week high, driven by strong performances in semiconductor and technology stocks, particularly MongoDB and Credo Technology Group.

Economic Forecasts: The OECD has maintained its global GDP forecast for 2025 at 3.2% but has raised the US GDP forecast to 2.0%. The organization attributes resilience in the global economy to strong AI investments and supportive fiscal policies.

Interest Rates and Bond Yields: The 10-year T-note yield has risen to a 1.5-week high, influenced by expectations of a 96% chance of a rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting. European bond yields are also increasing, with the German bund yield reaching a 2-month high.

Corporate Earnings: The Q3 earnings season is concluding with 83% of S&P 500 companies exceeding forecasts, marking the best quarter since 2021, with earnings rising 14.6% year-over-year, significantly above expectations.

Market Performance: Major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.53% and the Dow down 0.90%, driven by rising bond yields and negative economic indicators, including a drop in the ISM manufacturing index to a 14-month low.

Global Economic Concerns: Weaker-than-expected economic data from China, including a decline in the non-manufacturing PMI, raised concerns about global growth prospects, further impacting market sentiment.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Impact: Bitcoin fell over 5% to a one-week low after regulatory comments from the People's Bank of China, affecting cryptocurrency-related stocks negatively, while energy producers saw gains due to rising crude oil prices.

Upcoming Economic Indicators: Market focus will shift to upcoming U.S. economic reports, including employment changes and inflation measures, with expectations of a 100% chance of a rate cut at the next FOMC meeting.