Bearish for the S&P 500
Fed Powell Hawkish Pressure
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Little coverage in S&P 500 in the 7 days to 21 October.
Judged on the 7-day share of S&P 500 coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bearish argument: Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell and dissent among FOMC members are putting pressure on stocks.
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Barchart · Published 22 May 2026
Stocks Climb on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Strength in Chipmakers
In coverage record: 23 May 2026
“Stocks fell back from their best levels today after the University of Michigan's US May consumer sentiment index was revised lower to a record low, and May inflation expectations were revised upward. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller weighed on stocks.”
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Barchart · Published 12 May 2026
Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures
In coverage record: 12 May 2026
“Hawkish comments on Tuesday from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee were bearish for stocks and bonds, as he said the worst part of today's April CPI report is services inflation and that 'the Fed has got to be thinking about how do we break the chain of escalating inflation.'”
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Barchart · Published 12 May 2026
Stocks Retreat as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Accelerates
In coverage record: 12 May 2026
“Stock indexes added to their losses today on signs of accelerating inflation after the US Apr CPI rose 3.8% y/y, stronger than the 3.7% y/y expected and the largest increase in almost 3 years. Hawkish comments today from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee were bearish for stocks and bonds.”
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Barchart · Published 29 Apr 2026
Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Megacap Tech Earnings
In coverage record: 29 Apr 2026
“The broader market came under pressure on Wednesday after three FOMC members dissented in favor of no easing bias in the FOMC ‘s decision to keep policy unchanged. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell weighed on stocks, as he said a bit of monetary policy restraint is the right place to be.”
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