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title: Market Thoughts for October 2015 [Video]
description: In this Market Thoughts video, Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan talks about the reasons behind recent U.S. and international market turmoil.
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# [Market Thoughts for October 2015 \[Video\]](https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer/market-thoughts-for-october-2015-video)

 Written by [Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP®](https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer/author/brad-mcmillan-cfa-caia-mai) | Oct 2, 2015, 4:47:14 PM

In my latest [Market Thoughts video](https://vimeo.com/channels/966267), I discuss recent declines in U.S. and international markets, spurred by a slowdown in growth and declining consumer confidence. I also provide an update on U.S. economic performance, highlighting an increase in consumer spending.

<https://vimeo.com/channels/966267>

[View full post](https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer/market-thoughts-for-october-2015-video)

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