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Archived · 15 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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73% bullish — 73% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 8–14 August.
S&P 500 · 73% bullish. 73% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 8–14 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | 82 |
| 2026-08-10 | 81 |
| 2026-08-11 | 76 |
| 2026-08-12 | 65 |
| 2026-08-13 | 68 |
| 2026-08-14 | 79 |
| 2026-08-15 | 73 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-13 | 68 |
| 2026-08-14 | 79 |
| 2026-08-15 | 73 |
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 8 to 14 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 15 August 2026
A cooler-than-expected inflation report has investors newly hopeful the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, lifting the mood around the S&P 500.
What changed
Retail Sales Consumer Spending Slowdown now leads the bearish case — was 13th
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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
Retail Sales Consumer Spending Slowdown
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weak retail sales data could signal consumer spending slowdown and pressure equity markets
PPI Disinflation Boosts Equity Rally
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Disinflation signals from favorable PPI data will support equity prices by reducing Fed rate hike expectations
Big Tech Driving SPX Records
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The strong performances of major tech stocks are driving the S&P 500 index higher.
Emerging
4 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Retail Sales Consumer Spending Slowdown
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weak retail sales data could signal consumer spending slowdown and pressure equity markets
PPI Disinflation Boosts Equity Rally
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Disinflation signals from favorable PPI data will support equity prices by reducing Fed rate hike expectations
Stagflation Fear Hits Equities
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
A hot inflation print combined with weak jobs data could trigger stagflation fears and send stock prices lower.
Inflation In-Line Supports Equities
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
U.S. equity indices are positioned for modest gains as inflation data comes in line with expectations, supporting a stable economic backdrop for equities.
Accelerating
13 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
3 fading narratives · Losing attention
AI Trade Sentiment Deterioration
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The market is beginning to doubt the AI trade, leading to increased selling pressure on AI-related stocks.
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.
Strong Earnings Driving SPX Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Better-than-expected earnings reports are driving stock market gains.
Steady
14 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Big Tech Driving SPX Records
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The strong performances of major tech stocks are driving the S&P 500 index higher.
SPX Earnings Infrastructure Momentum
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Focus on second-quarter earnings and infrastructure progress could sustain momentum in the equity market.
AWS AI Revenue Validation
Share of coverage
1.5%
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
AI Capex Eroding Tech Profitability
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are concerned that massive capital expenditures in AI could erode profitability.
Consumer Discretionary Spending Weakness Broadens
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Unexpected decline in consumer confidence signals weakening economic momentum
Middle East Oil Supply Disruption
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Rising crude oil prices are contributing to overall market gains.
Oil Price Drop Eases Inflation
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The drop in oil prices is easing inflation fears, leading to a rally in Asian and U.S. stock markets.
AI Demand Boosting Tech Earnings
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The tech sector is benefiting from strong demand for AI-related products.
Iran Conflict Market Risk Selloff
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Middle East conflict tensions and stalled negotiations are weighing on investor sentiment and market direction
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Optimism
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Expectations of strong future earnings will keep S&P 500 valuations in check.
Oil Below $90 Fed Flexibility
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Oil prices falling below $90 is bullish for equities, bonds, and the consumer, and gives the Fed room to cut rates.
S&P 500 Concentration Risk Stagnation
Share of coverage
0.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The S&P 500 index is dominated by large-cap companies, which may limit exposure to high-growth opportunities.
Hormuz Reopening Oil Price Relief
Share of coverage
—
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
SPX-Nasdaq Performance Divergence
Share of coverage
—
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.
28 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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