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Entering 2026, markets have been navigating heightened volatility as long-term structural changes in the economy are intersecting with near-term disruptions. While trends such as deglobalization and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the global economy, markets are also contending with tariffs, a slowing U.S. labor force growth, and geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran conflict. Despite these crosscurrents, the U.S. economy remains resilient, supported by steady consumer activity, solid corporate earnings, and policy support from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). 

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Look at the Markets | Second Quarter 2026

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