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JULY 20 WEEKLY INSIGHTS

Corporate earnings strength continues to support growth outlook

  • The S&P 500 is expected to deliver earnings growth of 23.6% in Q2 2026, putting the index on track for a second consecutive quarter of year-over-year earnings growth above 20%, a pace rarely seen outside of strong economic expansions.
  • Earnings growth estimates may continue to rise as companies report results, with the final Q2 growth rate projected to exceed 29%, which would represent the strongest quarterly earnings growth since Q4 2021.
  • Corporate America continues to outpace expectations, as aggregate earnings surpassed consensus estimates by 14.5%, extending a trend of stronger-than-expected profit growth and positive earnings surprises.
  • Earnings strength is becoming increasingly broad-based, with the S&P 493 (companies outside the Magnificent 7) projected to grow earnings by 19% in 2026, nearly double the 10% growth recorded in 2025.
  • Broadening earnings participation beyond a handful of mega-cap technology companies may provide a healthier foundation for equity market performance, supporting investor confidence in the sustainability of the current bull market. (Source: FactSet, J.P. Morgan)

Persistent inflation pressures test Federal Reserve patience

  • Inflation has declined substantially from its peak, but the path back to the Federal Reserve's 2% target remains uneven, reinforcing concerns underlying price pressures are proving more persistent than policymakers initially expected.
  • June inflation data offered favorable signals, while headline consumer price index came in at 3.5%, core inflation measured 2.6% suggesting continued disinflation but at a slower pace than many investors and policymakers had hoped.
  • These newest better-than-expected numbers subsided growing fears of a potential Fed rate hike, though expectations for continued easing appears delayed as inflation remains above target.
  • The Fed faces a difficult balancing act as it works to contain inflation while avoiding unnecessary strain on economic growth, business investment, and interest-rate-sensitive sectors such as housing and commercial real estate. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Consumers remain resilient as energy markets work to find stability

  • Oil prices retreated from the sharp spikes seen earlier in 2026 as shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has improved, but the region remains a key geopolitical risk given roughly one-fifth of global oil trade passes through the waterway. Any renewed disruption could quickly reintroduce volatility to energy markets. 
  • U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases helped cushion the impact of supply disruptions and reassured markets, although reserve levels remain historically low, highlighting the importance of stable global production and supply chains. 
  • While gasoline prices remain elevated relative to pre-pandemic norms, household finances generally remain resilient, supported by stable employment, wage growth, and healthy consumer balance sheets, allowing consumers to absorb higher fuel costs without a significant decline in overall spending. 
  • Easing oil prices reduce inflationary pressure and support consumer spending, helping to alleviate concerns higher energy costs could undermine economic growth. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
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