U.S. stocks are entering the fourth quarter near all-time highs even as risks abound, prompting some investors to question how much farther stocks can run after a nine-year rally. Most agree the general economic outlook looks bright, but stocks face a number of obstacles in the next three months: the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates again in December; the U.S. has yet to resolve its trade disputes with China, Canada and other partners; and the coming midterm election cycle is expected to be contentious.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 30, 2018 14:03 UTC