Markets found their footing this week as optimism returned over U.S.–China trade talks. With the government shutdown putting key economic data on hold, investors are turning their attention to a strong start for third-quarter earnings. We’re also diving into a major regulatory shift under discussion at the SEC, where Chair Paul Atkins says he’s “fast-tracking” President Trump’s proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional. Could semiannual reporting cut costs and reduce short-term thi...