07/07/2026
Stocks staged a strong recovery in Q2, with the S&P 500 gaining +15% and finishing near record highs. The Middle East conflict and oil shock that started in Q1 continued for most of Q2, but oil prices fell as the two sides worked toward a ceasefire agreement. Read more from the 2Q 2026 Recap & 3Q 2026 Outlook:
Stocks staged a strong recovery in Q2, with the S&P 500 gaining +15% and finishing near record highs while oil prices fell.