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Archived · 7 September 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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34% bullish — 34% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 31 August–6 September.
S&P 500 · 34% bullish. 34% of the articles that took a side on S&P 500 argued S&P 500 higher, articles published 31 August–6 September.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 49 |
| 2026-09-02 | 39 |
| 2026-09-03 | 43 |
| 2026-09-04 | 33 |
| 2026-09-05 | 33 |
| 2026-09-06 | 34 |
| 2026-09-07 | 34 |
| 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 |
| 2026-08-16 | 72 |
| 2026-08-17 | 72 |
| 2026-08-18 | 73 |
| 2026-08-19 | 65 |
| 2026-08-20 | 56 |
| 2026-08-21 | 39 |
| 2026-08-22 | 36 |
| 2026-08-23 | 36 |
| 2026-08-24 | 35 |
| 2026-08-25 | 27 |
| 2026-08-26 | 37 |
| 2026-08-27 | 34 |
| 2026-08-28 | 50 |
| 2026-08-29 | 50 |
| 2026-08-30 | 51 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-09-01 | 49 |
| 2026-09-02 | 39 |
| 2026-09-03 | 43 |
| 2026-09-04 | 33 |
| 2026-09-05 | 33 |
| 2026-09-06 | 34 |
| 2026-09-07 | 34 |
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 31 August to 6 September, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 7 September 2026
Investors are increasingly worried that Friday's jobs report could force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again, which would be bad news for stocks.
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
Start with the highlights, or explore a stage of the narrative lifecycle.
Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Rising Bond Yields Pressure Stocks
Share of coverage
7.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising bond yields are currently pressuring the stock market.
AI Revenue Growth Cycle
Share of coverage
2.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The scale of revenue growth in the current AI cycle is exponentially greater than prior cycles.
US-Iran Tensions Impacting Rates
Share of coverage
2.3%
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
2 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Crude Oil Weakness Boosts Stocks
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Crude oil weakness is easing inflation expectations and pushing bond yields lower, supporting stock market gains
Rising Yields Pressure Stock Valuations
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Elevated corporate debt offerings and rising longer-term yields are creating headwinds for economic growth and asset valuations across multiple asset classes.
Accelerating
11 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
3 fading narratives · Losing attention
10Y Yield 5% Equity Threat
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
A break above 5% in the 10-year Treasury yield represents an obvious trigger point that would shake equity valuations and trigger near-term stock market risk.
AI Capex Eroding Tech Profitability
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are concerned that massive capital expenditures in AI could erode profitability.
AI Earnings Growth Supports Equities
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings growth and solid underlying economic conditions support equity valuations despite near-term volatility from geopolitical and policy risks.
Steady
14 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Rising Bond Yields Pressure Stocks
Share of coverage
7.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising bond yields are currently pressuring the stock market.
AI Revenue Growth Cycle
Share of coverage
2.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The scale of revenue growth in the current AI cycle is exponentially greater than prior cycles.
US-Iran Tensions Impacting Rates
Share of coverage
2.3%
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.
S&P 500 Concentration Risk Stagnation
Share of coverage
2%
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.
Strong US Economic Data Rally
Share of coverage
2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong US economic data is boosting investor confidence and driving equity markets 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 Pivot Boosts Risk Appetite
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Dovish Fed pivot and lower rate expectations lift broad equity market sentiment alongside crypto recovery
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 Geopolitical Risk Equity Impact
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical risks, particularly regarding Iran, are bearish for stock 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.
Momentum Factor Deleveraging Pressure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Momentum factor positioning remains vulnerable to further unwinding despite recent deleveraging, as gross leverage in high-momentum stocks is still elevated on a two-year basis
Oil Prices Squeeze Indian Margins
Share of coverage
—
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
S&P 500 Earnings Growth Optimism
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Expectations of strong future earnings will keep S&P 500 valuations in check.
SPX Earnings Infrastructure Momentum
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Focus on second-quarter earnings and infrastructure progress could sustain momentum in the equity market.
7 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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