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2026 Mid-Year Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

Markets and Economy

Fresh Jobs Data Next, Followed by Broadcom Later

The ADP report on May jobs growth is due before the open, while chip giant Broadcom reports after the close. Stocks keep posting record highs, and breadth improved Tuesday.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Mostly Down Early on Iran Concerns, Yields

Strong private sector jobs growth of 122,000 didn't initially give markets a boost because attention appears focused on fresh Middle East tension that sent oil and yields higher.

Markets and Economy

Awaiting Jobs Data, Tech Results After New Highs

Tech led a narrow rally to new record highs to start the week, and investors now wait for earnings from Palo Alto Networks today and Broadcom tomorrow. Job openings data also loom.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

The Aussie Dollar has gained ground as the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates this year.

Markets and Economy

Jobs in Spotlight, with Starring Role for Broadcom

While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.

Trading

All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

Sectors

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Markets and Economy

Consumer, Crypto Concerns Don't Halt New Highs

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

Markets and Economy

Stocks on Pace for Another Solid Week, Led by Tech

Earnings from Dell after the close Thursday reinforced AI demand strength and could be supportive for the tech trade. Oil prices and yields could be leading indicators today.

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