06/01/2026
What’s Going on in the Markets-May 31, 2026
It’s the end of May, and stock markets continue to demonstrate remarkable strength. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes both reached record highs on the last trading day of the month (Friday), capping off a powerful May in which major indices gained between 2.5% and 11%. Notably, only Bitcoin and gold declined during the month, and year-to-date, Bitcoin remains the only major asset class down double digits, while bonds are modestly negative....
It’s the end of May, and stock markets continue to demonstrate remarkable strength. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes both reached record highs on the last trading day of the month (Friday), cappi…
