Bearish for the S&P 500
Global PMI Slowdown Equity Risk
Quiet
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: Weak global PMI data will indicate slowing economic activity and pose risks to equity market performance
How attention has changed
0% of S&P 500 coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 21 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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Barchart · Published 31 Jul 2026
Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat Amazon Earnings and Chip Stock Strength
In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026
“The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in its initial estimate of Q2 GDP growth, said the economy expanded at a +1.5% annualized rate, weaker than expectations of +2.1%. Also, U.S. June personal spending rose +0.3% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.4% m/m, and personal income grew +0.2% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.3% m/m.”
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Barchart · Published 30 Jul 2026
Stocks Rebound as Microsoft Earnings Ease AI Spending Concerns
In coverage record: 31 Jul 2026
“Today's US economic news was mixed for stocks with Q2 GDP growth below expectations despite strong consumer spending. US Q2 GDP rose +1.5% (q/q annualized), weaker than expectations of +2.0%.”
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The Economic Times · Published 30 Jul 2026
US economy expands 1.5% in Q2, misses forecasts despite spending rebound
In coverage record: 31 Jul 2026
“The US economy expanded at a slower-than-expected annualised pace of 1.5% in the April-June quarter, as a widening trade deficit weighed on growth despite strong consumer spending and continued investment in artificial intelligence-related infrastructure.”
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Barchart · Published 21 Jul 2026
Stock Index Futures Climb as Chipmakers Extend Rebound, Earnings in Focus
In coverage record: 22 Jul 2026
“Economic data released on Monday showed that U.S. leading economic indicators edged lower in June amid weaker consumer spending. The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index for the U.S. fell -0.2% m/m in June, weaker than expectations of -0.1% m/m.”
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EUROPE SAYS · Published 19 Jul 2026
Week Ahead: ECB Interest Rate Decision Looms; Alphabet, Tesla, Intel Earnings Debut; Global Flash PMIs Revealed
In coverage record: 20 Jul 2026
“As a leading economic indicator, the PMI will serve as the first key dataset to gauge global economic activity in the third quarter. Investors will focus on whether the U.S. service sector continues to expand and whether the manufacturing sector sustains its previous improving trend.”
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