Market Summary: August 2026
Global growth held up despite gloomier forecasts. US labor weakened, equities hit highs, and bond yields rose as Fed rate-hike odds climbed.
Global growth held up despite gloomier forecasts. US labor weakened, equities hit highs, and bond yields rose as Fed rate-hike odds climbed.
July 2026 market recap: AI valuations slide, energy and value stocks rally on US-Iran tension, and slowing growth tests central banks worldwide.
US assets rebounded in May 2026, trailing only AI-fueled Asia Pacific gains; inflation stayed elevated as Iran conflict stress eased further overall in May.
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