Stocks ended the week mixed, as ambiguity over the Fed statement and overall unease about the strength of the global economy made investors jittery. The divergent reaction by bond buyers, who viewed the statements as a bit more hawkish, compared to stock buyers who saw a continued dovish stance, caused a small bout of volatility at the end of the week. With six different Fed governors set to speak this week, expect further mixed messages and the likelihood of increased volatility, providing traders an opportunity ahead of earnings season. The trade Be patient and wait for price distortions. November options prices are likely to be the most distorted as market participants prepare for third-quarter earnings — which have high expectations built in, and the upcoming mid-term elections. This week's market-moving events Monday: Chicago Fed national activity index, existing-home sales, Chinese Flash PMI (after the close). Autozone AZO, -1.10% reports earnings Tuesday: Eurozone data, U.S. Redbook report, housing prices, PMI manufacturing data, Richmond Fed manufacturing index, State Street investors confidence, Japanese PMI (after the close). Bed Bath & Beyond BBBY, -0.22% reports earnings Wednesday: Mortgage applications and new-home sales are released. Thursday: Durable-goods orders, jobless claims, PMI services, Kansas City manufacturing index, Japanese CPI (after the close). Nike NKE, -0.20% reports Friday: Second-quarter GDP final revision, corporate-profits outlook, consumer sentiment.

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