2026 Market Themes

2026 Themes

Bull market is long is “Long in the Tooth”, but environment remains positive.
Midterm elections bring politics back into the forefront.
AI infrastructure is old news, what is the next iteration?
Speaking of the next iteration… Natural gas is trouncing oil and no one has noticed.
After years of underperformance, international investments are back.

Current Bull Market Growing Old

We are over three years into a strong bull market. Well past the average.
global stock price index during cyclical bulls Source:Ned Davis Research

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Interest Rate Environment is Favorable

Stocks tend to do well when cutting interest rates after a pause in rates.
S&P index around first cut following easing cycle pauses of six months or more Source:Ned Davis Research

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The Market Really Loves Midterm Elections

Midterms are a great seasonal time for the market…especially in the event of a wave election.
dow industrials four year presidential cycle Source:Ned Davis Research

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What is Next for Artificial Intelligence Investing

Further Upstream

Power Generation
Commodities
Alternative Energy

Further Downstream

Application Software
Healthcare
Manufacturing

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Natural Gas-Oil’s Twin is Winning Again!

Production levels look normal for both Oil and Natural Gas!
US oil and Natural Gas Production Source:Ned Davis Research

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Oil and Gas Prices – Recent History

But the prices have really diverged. Oil is down quite a bit and Natural Gas staying strong.
oil prices and gas prices Source:Ned Davis Research

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International Stocks Gain Momentum

The US has led stock markets across the globe since 2009. That could very likely be changing.
MSCI US and emerging markets relative performance Source:Ned Davis Research

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Weak Dollar Provides Tailwind

Weak dollar prices international stocks higher in US based brokerage accounts.
DXY US Dollar Index Source:Seeking Alpha

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