Markets are responding to signs of easing U.S.–China tensions while investors also weigh risks from the ongoing government shutdown. Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney discusses the political backdrop and potential market fallout. Liz Ann Sonders of Schwab breaks down the latest Fed and bond market signals, and Ray Wang of Constellation Research looks ahead to a major week of mega-cap tech earnings. We also cover Whirlpool and NXP results and speak with Jon Cherry, CEO of Perpetua Resources, about receiving the first investment from JPMorgan’s new strategic fund, before looking to the week ahead with Tim Seymour.