During the month of May, equity and bond markets generated mixed results after navigating through a federal debt ceiling stand-off, continuing strong employment numbers, moderating inflation, and another Fed rate hike. The S&P 500 added 0.43% while the Russell 2000 fell -0.93%. Growth stocks, led by a very narrow group of Nasdaq mega cap names, added 4.56%. Value names lost -3.86%. The Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index was down -1.09% as longer dated yields rose.
The Iran war dominated geopolitics in May, with a largely nominal ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz restrictions disrupting about 20%...
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The Iran war entered a critical phase in April 2026, marked by a fragile ceasefire, stalled peace negotiations, and an...
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Geopolitical risks re‑entered the spotlight in early 2026 with U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and U.S.–Iran tensions escalated, disrupting energy...
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