Seeking Alpha
18 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC · 1d ago
The Real Reason Markets Are Rising Despite A Bearish Macro Backdrop
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Seeking Alpha
18 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC · 1d ago
NewsImpactScreener rates every claim in this story for market impact and maps it to the tickers most exposed.
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Equity markets are reaching new highs driven by strong current earnings and robust credit markets. — Strong fundamental earnings and liquidity in credit markets typically drive asset prices higher.
+0.60Persistent macro headwinds include inflation, geopolitical conflict, and oil shocks. — These factors create systemic risk and can lead to increased input costs and market volatility.
-0.50Market participation is broadening beyond a few lead names. — Broadening breadth usually indicates a more sustainable rally than one driven by a narrow concentration of stocks.
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