My Prediction For H2 2026: Where The S&P 500 Goes From Here

Persistent inflationary pressures in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply shocks, are expected to push interest rates and market volatility higher. The article also warns that US hyperscalers have shifted from cash-generating businesses to more capital-intensive, debt-reliant models, a combination likely to pressure valuations. Relative underperformance versus the S&P 500 suggests a broader risk-off implication for both rates-sensitive assets and mega-cap tech.

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Persistent inflationary pressures in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply shocks, are expected to push interest rates and market volatility higher. The article also warns that US hyperscalers have shifted from cash-generating businesses to more capital-intensive, debt-reliant models, a combination likely to pressure valuations. Relative underperformance versus the S&P 500 suggests a broader risk-off implication for both rates-sensitive assets and mega-cap tech.