Stocks are getting jittery ahead of a week that could shake up the financial markets. The presidential debate and OPEC (see below) could spur some volatility, while a rush of consumer, manufacturing and other data may reveal whether the U.S. economy is really beginning to struggle. After holding off on a rate hike last Wednesday, the Fed will also keep itself on the radar, with testimony from Janet Yellen and a fresh round of speeches from regional presidents.
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The first of three televised U.S. presidential debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be held tonight, with Lester Holt of NBC News as moderator. Hofstra University will play host to the battle, which is expected to deliver one of the largest television audiences ever for a presidential debate. Network executives say it could even be as high as 100M viewers, bordering Super Bowl territory.