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2025 was a strong but unstable year for global markets. Stocks finished with major annual gains, but the path was filled with volatility, inflation concerns, tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, AI euphoria, and ongoing debates around interest rates. The year became defined by one major reality: a small group of powerful technology companies carried a large portion of the global market. THE BIG PICTURE The main story of 2025 was this: markets continued climbing because

April 2026 was one of the most important months of the year for global markets. Investors spent the month balancing slowing inflation, uncertainty around interest rates, AI-driven optimism, geopolitical tensions, and concerns about economic growth. Markets remained resilient overall, but volatility increased significantly beneath the surface. THE BIG PICTURE The main story of April 2026 was this: markets were trying to decide whether the economy was heading toward a soft land

The week of May 12–19 was driven by one major theme: markets continued climbing despite growing concerns about valuation, inflation persistence, and economic slowing. Investors kept pouring money into AI and mega-cap technology while defensive sectors and smaller companies lagged behind. THE BIG PICTURE Markets spent the week balancing optimism and caution. AI momentum continued pushing major indexes higher, but beneath the surface, volatility increased as investors questione