Quick overview
- UnitedHealth, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, and Domino’s Pizza are set to report their Q3 2026 earnings, providing insights into healthcare demand and consumer spending.
- Johnson & Johnson’s results will shed light on its healthcare business strength, while Domino’s will indicate consumer demand in the restaurant sector.
- Investors should focus on reported results and forward guidance, as any deviations from expectations could lead to significant stock reactions.
- Gold prices experienced volatility, retreating from highs due to a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields, while Bitcoin and Ethereum showed mixed performance amid market fluctuations.
UnitedHealth, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson and Domino’s Pizza are scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens, giving investors fresh insight into healthcare demand and consumer spending.
Earnings Calendar Highlights Tuesday
Johnson & Johnson’s results will provide clues about the strength of its healthcare businesses, while Domino’s Pizza will offer a read on consumer demand and the restaurant sector’s ability to protect margins. Both stocks could react sharply if earnings or management guidance differ from expectations. Investors should watch the reported results and forward guidance rather than relying on earnings estimates alone.
– UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
- – Reporting period: Q3 2026
- – Timing: Before Market Open (BMO)
- – Key focus: Investors will monitor medical costs, insurance membership, earnings growth and the performance of its healthcare services business.
- – Market significance: Any signs of rising medical expenses or weaker profitability could affect sentiment toward health insurers.
– JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- – Reporting period: Q3 2026
- – Timing: Before Market Open (BMO)
- – Key focus: Traders will look for updates on net interest income, loan growth, investment banking, credit quality and provisions for potential loan losses.
- – Market significance: As one of the largest U.S. banks, JPMorgan’s results could offer insight into consumer resilience and broader economic conditions.
– Goldman Sachs (GS)
- – Reporting period: Q3 2026
- – Timing: Before Market Open (BMO)
- – Key focus: Investors will focus on trading revenue, investment banking fees, dealmaking activity and asset management performance.
- – Market significance: The results could reveal whether stronger capital-market activity is supporting earnings or whether market volatility and subdued dealmaking remain obstacles.
– Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
- – Event: Q3 2026 Earnings Announcement
- – Timing: Before Market Open (BMO)
- – Estimated EPS: $2.53
- – Market Capitalization: Approximately $634.31 billion
- – What to watch: Investors will focus on pharmaceutical sales, medical technology performance, and any updates to full-year guidance. Commentary on drug development, competition and potential legal liabilities could also influence the stock’s reaction.
– Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)
- – Event: Q3 2026 Earnings Announcement
- – Timing: Before Market Open (BMO)
- – Estimated EPS: $4.39
- – Market Capitalization: Approximately $10.33 billion
- – What to watch: Investors will assess same-store sales growth, order volumes, promotional activity and margins. With consumers remaining sensitive to prices, updates on value offers, delivery demand and operating costs may shape expectations for the remainder of the year.
Forex Signals Update
Gold Capped by the 20 SMA
Gold prices experienced a volatile trading week, ultimately finishing significantly lower after an initially strong rally lost momentum. The precious metal climbed above $4,300 early in the week but later reversed sharply, ending nearly $100 below its recent highs as investors reassessed the outlook for interest rates and global risk sentiment.
The decline was largely driven by a stronger U.S. dollar, rising Treasury yields, and reduced demand for defensive assets following positive geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Despite the weakness, gold remains above the critical $4,000 support zone, which continues to define the longer-term bullish trend but it is under attack.
MAs Hold as Support for USD/JPY
Foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings. Early in the week, U.S. yield differentials and Japanese capital outflows pushed the dollar above ¥150, but disappointing U.S. jobs data triggered profit-taking, causing the USD/JPY to slide by four yen from its peak. However, the new BOJ governor the JPY has weakened and USD/JPY soared to 154 and we decided to close our buy signal for more than 80 pips as the pair found support at the 20 daily SMA (gray) and has rebounded more than 200 pips off that MA but reversed after the 25 bps rate cut from the FED. The price climbed to $164 but reversed after the BOJ meeting and fell 7 cents, breaking below the 100 daily SMA (red) as well, which has been acting as support before.
USD/JPY – Daily Chart
Cryptocurrency Update
Bitcoin Faces the 100 SMA as Resistance
Cryptocurrencies remained highly active over the summer. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to fresh highs of $123,000 and $124,000 in July and August, supported by institutional inflows and technical strength. However, remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruling out U.S. increases to BTC reserves triggered a steep pullback, sending the coin down to $80K before finding support at the 100 weekly SMA (green) which might turn into resistance at 90K now, after the rebound.
BTC/USD – Daily Chart
Ethereum Returns Above $2,000
Ethereum (ETH) has been similarly strong, surging toward $4,800, its highest since 2021 and near its all-time peak of $4,860. Despite a dip last week, ETH found support at the 20-day SMA, with retail enthusiasm and renewed institutional participation driving fresh upside momentum. Last week we saw a dive below $2,000 but buyers returned and pushed the price above $2K again.
ETH/USD – Weekly Chart
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Lead Analyst
Skerdian Meta Lead Analyst.
Skerdian is a professional Forex trader and a market analyst. He has been actively engaged in market analysis for the past 11 years. Before becoming our head analyst, Skerdian served as a trader and market analyst in Saxo Bank’s local branch, Aksioner. Skerdian specialized in experimenting with developing models and hands-on trading. Skerdian has a masters degree in finance and investment.
