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NOVEMBER 16 WEEKLY INSIGHTS

Strong corporate profits provide fundamental support for 2026 market gains

  • Corporate profitability accelerated sharply in 2026, with U.S. corporate profits rising 7.7% in the second quarter to a record $3.88 trillion.
  • Public-company earnings have also been exceptionally strong, with the S&P 500 on pace to post earnings growth above 25% for a third consecutive quarter.
  • Earnings growth is broadening beyond mega-cap technology, with the S&P 493 forecast to generate 27% year-over-year earnings growth in the third quarter, exceeding the magnificent seven stocks.
  • Third quarter corporate profits will be an important test of whether this momentum continues, and fundamentals remain supportive of further market gains. (Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; FactSet Insight; Russell Investments, as reported by CNBC)

Global inflation remains elevated and uneven

  • Global inflation remains elevated, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting headline inflation of 4.7% in 2026, up from 4.1% in 2025, before easing to 4.1% in 2027.
  • Higher energy prices remain an important source of inflation pressure, particularly for energy-importing countries, while food and services inflation also remain elevated.
  • Inflation varies considerably across major economies, with September readings ranging from 0.9% in China and 2.1% in Japan to 3.8% for countries using the euro and 3.7% in the U.S.
  • Inflation is expected to moderate, but returning to target may take time. The IMF expects U.S. and European core inflation to reach roughly 2% around mid-2028, suggesting interest rates could remain above pre-pandemic norms for some time. (Sources: International Monetary Fund; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Eurostat; National Bureau of Statistics of China; Statistics Bureau of Japan)

Labor market remains resilient as economic growth continues

  • Labor demand remains healthy, with job openings at 7.5 million in September, suggesting businesses continue to need workers even as the labor market has normalized from its post-pandemic highs.
  • Unemployment remained low at 4.1% in October, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000 jobs, reinforcing the labor market’s resiliency. 
  • Continued job creation remains an important source of support for household income, consumer spending, and economic growth.
  • Wage growth is an important area to watch. Average hourly earnings increased 3.1% year-over-year in October, below the latest available inflation reading of 3.7% in September. If that gap persists, negative real wage growth could pressure household purchasing power. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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