Don't expect calm markets in October, historically a month for wild swings

CNBC-- "October has historically been the most volatile month as the Volatility Index, or the VIX, tends to peak in the month, jumping to more than 21 points on average over the past 30 years, according to Macro Risk Advisors....'We've been spoiled by the lack of volatility, and it increases the chances of a little more explosive October,' Ryan Detrick, senior market strategist for LPL Financial, told CNBC. 'One thing we know is the markets don't stay calm forever and we've seen that multiple times this year' There isn't a lack of catalysts to drive the market crazy, including upcoming trade talks, third-quarter earnings reports and President Donald Trump's impeachment saga....Tensions escalated ahead of the highly-anticipated trade talks, which resume on Oct. 10 in Washington. Reports on Friday said Trump administration officials are considering ways to limit U.S. investors' portfolio flows into China, including delisting Chinese companies from American stock exchanges....October is also the month when big crashes have occurred, including 1929 and 1987."