October was the fiftieth best month since 1947, amazing since there have been roughly 900 months over that time period. At the same time, the two-year Treasury note yield rose from 30 basis points to more than 50, an 80% uptick in yield. Scott Murray, CFA, reviews rocketing equities and rising expectations for a Fed rate hike. Also, consumers need to watch the price of oil and natural gas as the winter months approach.