Prof G Markets · Monday, June 29, 2026
The first half of 2026 has been marked by significant market volatility, influenced by factors such as the AI boom, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate speculation. Despite an initial rise, the S&P 500 has flattened in recent months, leading to a "nervous top" sentiment among investors.
“A volatile first half of 2026 is coming to a close. It's been a six-month stretch defined by the AI boom, the war in the Middle East, and an ongoing obsession with one big question: where are interest rates headed next?”
“So we're like at a nervous top right now, kind of heading sideways.”