Bear Market in Diversification

The U.S. stock market hit a record high on January 27, 2026 as investors priced in additional Fed rate cuts, fiscal stimulus, and fading inflation. The article argues that rising inflation broke traditional diversifiers, making tactical management more important in the current regime. Overall tone is constructive for risk assets, though the message is that inflation and policy shifts are driving a more volatile allocation backdrop.

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The U.S. stock market hit a record high on January 27, 2026 as investors priced in additional Fed rate cuts, fiscal stimulus, and fading inflation. The article argues that rising inflation broke traditional diversifiers, making tactical management more important in the current regime. Overall tone is constructive for risk assets, though the message is that inflation and policy shifts are driving a more volatile allocation backdrop.