Bearish for the S&P 500
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Steady attention in S&P 500 coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: Hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data is causing S&P futures to turn lower.
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Devdiscourse · Published 12 May 2026
Market Jitters: Inflation Ruffles U.S. Stock Index Futures
In coverage record: 12 May 2026
“U.S. stock index futures took a downward turn on Tuesday, with investors closely analyzing the latest April inflation data and its implications for the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decisions.”
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The Straits Times · Published 12 May 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh
In coverage record: 12 May 2026
“The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on May 12, easing from record highs as hotter-than-expected inflation data and an increasingly tenuous US-Iran ceasefire prompted investors to take money off the table.”
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CNBC · Published 18 Mar 2026
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
In coverage record: 18 Mar 2026
“S & P futures turned lower after hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data. The producer price index increased 0.7% last month, much higher than estimates.”
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