Rising Costs, Rising Markets
May 24, 2026

Markets kept climbing despite stubborn inflation. Two voices make the case that AI may a long-term antidote.

Markets kept climbing despite stubborn inflation. Two voices make the case that AI may a long-term antidote.

Inflation came in hot, the Fed looks stuck on hold, and midterm election season is approaching.

Markets rallied on blockbuster Q1 earnings, a strong jobs report, and an AI spending boom that shows no signs of slowing.

Despite energy and Fed headlines, markets closed April with the S&P 500’s best monthly performance since November 2020.

Mixed performance featured encouraging earnings and strong retail sales that masked the inflation story.

U.S. stocks hit record highs as the Strait of Hormuz reopened and early earnings results offered encouragement.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire sent markets soaring. This week’s commentary draws on JPMorgan’s and Amazon’s annual shareholder letters.

After five straight weeks of losses, markets found their footing — at least for now as disruption abounds.

A fifth consecutive week of losses pushed the Dow into correction territory and left the S&P 500 at a seven-month low.

Markets notched their longest losing streak since 2023 as Iran conflict and surging oil prices weighed on sentiment.
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