Another month, another mixed bag of market reports and analysis. The GM strike made waves in the labor market, and Hong Kong’s political unrest proves to be just as disruptive to the region’s economy. For more on that, as well as a major tech acquisition and Impeachment talk, let’s get into the October market review, starting first with the Jobs Report.

Markets were up-and-down this month after several geopolitical fears stepped further into the limelight. The US government continues to show signs of tension, as does the UK. Meanwhile, an attack in Saudi Arabia sent shockwaves across the oil and gas industries.

August was an interesting month for the global economy. In Europe, Germany seems to be on the verge of an economic collapse while the new British Prime Minister is hoping to stall any talks of a European Union deal. Meanwhile, the stock market fluctuated as volatility came back in a big way, and commodities prices fell significantly with trade tensions between the US and China still taking center stage.