The Q3 2018 market review provides an overview of global and U.S. stock market performance, highlighting returns of various asset classes including U.S. stocks, international developed markets, and emerging markets. The report indicates that while the U.S. equity market posted positive returns, emerging markets underperformed in comparison. Additionally, the quarterly topic discusses the total cost of fund ownership and emphasizes the long-term perspective investors should maintain amidst market fluctuations.