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Archived · 26 July 2026
Equities · SPX
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See how coverage of the S&P 500 is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
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38% bullish — 38% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 19–25 July.
S&P 500 · 38% bullish. 38% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 19–25 July.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | 34 |
| 2026-07-21 | 43 |
| 2026-07-22 | 47 |
| 2026-07-23 | 38 |
| 2026-07-24 | 37 |
| 2026-07-25 | 38 |
| 2026-07-26 | 38 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | 34 |
| 2026-06-28 | 35 |
| 2026-06-29 | 35 |
| 2026-06-30 | 47 |
| 2026-07-01 | 63 |
| 2026-07-02 | 59 |
| 2026-07-03 | 56 |
| 2026-07-04 | 64 |
| 2026-07-05 | 66 |
| 2026-07-06 | 66 |
| 2026-07-07 | 67 |
| 2026-07-08 | 55 |
| 2026-07-09 | 52 |
| 2026-07-10 | 55 |
| 2026-07-11 | 56 |
| 2026-07-12 | 54 |
| 2026-07-13 | 56 |
| 2026-07-14 | 37 |
| 2026-07-15 | 48 |
| 2026-07-16 | 66 |
| 2026-07-17 | 49 |
| 2026-07-18 | 38 |
| 2026-07-19 | 36 |
| 2026-07-20 | 34 |
| 2026-07-21 | 43 |
| 2026-07-22 | 47 |
| 2026-07-23 | 38 |
| 2026-07-24 | 37 |
| 2026-07-25 | 38 |
| 2026-07-26 | 38 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability of a rise in the S&P 500’s price.Articles published from 19 to 25 July, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 26 July 2026
Worry about tech companies borrowing too much to fund AI is growing louder, and a brief moment of optimism earlier this week has already faded.
What changed
Little changed: the largest arguments on both sides led yesterday too.
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The bearish narratives below show what this side of the coverage argues.
How the S&P 500’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Iran Geopolitical Risk Equity Impact
Share of coverage
2.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical risks, particularly regarding Iran, are bearish for stock prices.
Shipping Bottleneck Inflation Resurgence Risk
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and global energy supply uncertainty could impact inflation and central bank policy
US-Iran Tensions Impacting Rates
Share of coverage
2.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
U.S.-Iran tensions could lead to rising energy prices, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Emerging
3 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Shipping Bottleneck Inflation Resurgence Risk
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and global energy supply uncertainty could impact inflation and central bank policy
Oil Prices Squeeze Indian Margins
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Elevated oil prices are a greater threat to Indian equities than global equity volatility due to inflation and margin concerns
AI Capex Eroding Tech Profitability
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are concerned that massive capital expenditures in AI could erode profitability.
Accelerating
10 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
5 fading narratives · Losing attention
Iran Geopolitical Risk Equity Impact
Share of coverage
2.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical risks, particularly regarding Iran, are bearish for stock prices.
Big Tech Driving SPX Records
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The strong performances of major tech stocks are driving the S&P 500 index higher.
Cool Inflation Data Boosts Equities
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Cool inflation data supports continued strength in equity markets
Fed Rate Cut Inflation Easing
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Easing inflation data may lead the Fed to cut interest rates this year.
Strong US Economic Data Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong US economic data is boosting investor confidence and driving equity markets higher.
Steady
23 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
US-Iran Tensions Impacting Rates
Share of coverage
2.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
U.S.-Iran tensions could lead to rising energy prices, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
SPX-Nasdaq Performance Divergence
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The S&P 500 is struggling to keep pace with the tech-heavy Nasdaq's rally, indicating a divergence in market performance.
Treasury Yield Decline Boosting Equities
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The decline in Treasury yields is contributing to a rise in U.S. stock futures.
Non-Hyperscaler AI Earnings Broadening
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Non-hyperscaler companies experiencing AI-driven business improvements and earnings surprises offer better investment opportunities than hyperscalers
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Optimism
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Expectations of strong future earnings will keep S&P 500 valuations in check.
AI Chip Rally Skepticism
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Disappointing earnings responses and weakness in chip sector stocks signal deteriorating confidence in the longevity of the AI rally
Inflation-Driven Growth-to-Value Rotation
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Concerns about inflation could lead to a rotation away from growth stocks and into value stocks.
Middle East Oil Supply Disruption
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Rising crude oil prices are contributing to overall market gains.
Semiconductor Valuation Concerns Drag Market
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are worried about stretched valuations in the semiconductor sector, contributing to a decline in the S&P 500.
CPI Surprise Fed Rate Pressure
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The upcoming U.S. consumer price index report could pressure the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate hikes, impacting the S&P 500.
Geopolitics Suppressing Equity Valuations
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical uncertainty is suppressing equity valuations and creating headwinds for risk assets
S&P 500 Bearish Trend Reversal
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The S&P 500 could change its trend from higher to lower, indicating potential bearish sentiment.
Strong Corporate Earnings Fuel Rally
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The market's bullish sentiment is supported by strong corporate earnings and consumer spending.
Treasury Yields Eroding Equity Valuations
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The loss of the 'There Is No Alternative' (TINA) effect due to competitive Treasury yields will reduce equity valuations support.
Wall Street Spillover to Asia
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Wall Street strength is driving positive momentum in Asian equity markets
Energy Sector Earnings Deceleration
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Energy sector earnings growth will decelerate in Q3 as elevated oil prices from geopolitical tensions normalize
Geopolitical Détente Consumer Discretionary Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Consumer discretionary stocks are gaining due to reduced geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices.
Geopolitical Risk Underpricing Concerns
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Financial markets are underpricing geopolitical and macroeconomic risks including wars, US-China tensions, military spending, and government debt accumulation.
Global PMI Slowdown Equity Risk
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weak global PMI data will indicate slowing economic activity and pose risks to equity market performance
Iran Oil Infrastructure Threats
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Threats to Iran's oil infrastructure, particularly Kharg Island, will create supply disruption concerns that support higher crude oil prices
Large-Cap Growth Style Outperformance
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Large-cap growth stocks are outperforming other stock styles significantly.
S&P 500 Composition Distorts Valuation
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The S&P 500's composition changes over time make historical comparisons of its valuation meaningless.
SPX Oversold Bounce Recovery
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The S&P 500 is poised for a bounce after experiencing four consecutive sessions of losses.
13 more narratives are Quiet (0.5% or less of S&P 500’s coverage over the last seven days) and appear in the full list.
Why Quiet is common: most narratives are not written about in a given week. A narrative needs more than 0.5% of the asset’s coverage over seven days to be anything but Quiet, and at least three articles in a week to be called Emerging, Accelerating or Fading.
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