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Archived · 12 August 2026
Equities · SPX
S&P 500
See how coverage of the S&P 500 is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
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65% bullish — 65% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 5–11 August.
S&P 500 · 65% bullish. 65% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 5–11 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 84 |
| 2026-08-07 | 80 |
| 2026-08-08 | 81 |
| 2026-08-09 | 82 |
| 2026-08-10 | 81 |
| 2026-08-11 | 76 |
| 2026-08-12 | 65 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-07-27 | 38 |
| 2026-07-28 | 37 |
| 2026-07-29 | 31 |
| 2026-07-30 | 32 |
| 2026-07-31 | 48 |
| 2026-08-01 | 58 |
| 2026-08-02 | 60 |
| 2026-08-03 | 62 |
| 2026-08-04 | 68 |
| 2026-08-05 | 74 |
| 2026-08-06 | 84 |
| 2026-08-07 | 80 |
| 2026-08-08 | 81 |
| 2026-08-09 | 82 |
| 2026-08-10 | 81 |
| 2026-08-11 | 76 |
| 2026-08-12 | 65 |
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 5 to 11 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 12 August 2026
After a week of cautious optimism, the S&P 500 conversation turned nervous today as fears about Iran closing a key oil shipping route started drowning out earlier hopes for a Middle East peace deal.
What changed
Shipping Bottleneck Inflation Resurgence Risk now leads the bearish case — was 6th
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How the S&P 500’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Hormuz Reopening Oil Price Relief
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Lower crude oil prices resulting from potential Strait of Hormuz reopening will reduce input costs for energy, fertilizer and refined products across the economy
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Optimism
Share of coverage
3.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Expectations of strong future earnings will keep S&P 500 valuations in check.
Geopolitical Oil Price Inflation Pressure
Share of coverage
3.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on stock indexes.
Emerging
3 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Hormuz Reopening Oil Price Relief
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Lower crude oil prices resulting from potential Strait of Hormuz reopening will reduce input costs for energy, fertilizer and refined products across the economy
Berkshire Abel Era Capital Deployment
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations with $176.9 billion in float and disciplined capital allocation support long-term value creation that the market is not properly recognizing.
Global AI Demand Lifting Equities
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Improving global risk sentiment around AI themes is supporting equity market gains across regions
Accelerating
12 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
3 fading narratives · Losing attention
Rising Bond Yields Pressure Stocks
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising bond yields are currently pressuring the stock market.
Fed Rate Hike Oil Pressure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Fed may face pressure to raise rates in September if inflation remains elevated and crude oil prices continue surging
Iran Peace Talks Market Optimism
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The potential negotiations between Iran and the U.S. to end the Middle East conflict are improving market sentiment.
Steady
10 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Optimism
Share of coverage
3.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Expectations of strong future earnings will keep S&P 500 valuations in check.
Geopolitical Oil Price Inflation Pressure
Share of coverage
3.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on stock indexes.
Iran Geopolitical Risk Equity Impact
Share of coverage
2.5%
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
2.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The strong performances of major tech stocks are driving the S&P 500 index higher.
Fed Rate Cut Inflation Easing
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Easing inflation data may lead the Fed to cut interest rates this year.
SPX-Nasdaq Performance Divergence
Share of coverage
1.5%
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.
SPX Earnings Infrastructure Momentum
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Focus on second-quarter earnings and infrastructure progress could sustain momentum in the equity market.
S&P 500 Energy Sector Undervaluation
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The S&P 500 energy sector is undervalued compared to its historical median, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
AWS AI Revenue Validation
Share of coverage
0.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Amazon's strong AWS revenue growth and sustained AI infrastructure spending will generate sufficient returns and support the broader megacap technology rally
Non-Hyperscaler AI Earnings Broadening
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Non-hyperscaler companies experiencing AI-driven business improvements and earnings surprises offer better investment opportunities than hyperscalers
40 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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