Investors May Be Ignoring Big Market Disruptions. Is There Risk to the Rebuff?

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Plus, what’s likely flying under the radar.

What’s fueling Wall Street’s optimism? While geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are dominating headlines, US stocks recently hit an all-time high. The global oil shock is just one major disruption to rattle investors before receding this year. The enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence boom also waned in early 2026. So, what should investors make of the market’s fluctuating mood? Tom Lauricella is the global markets editor for Morningstar Inc. and the editor of Smart Investor newsletter.

What War? US Stocks Hit Record Highs https://www.morningstar.com/markets/what-war-us-stocks-push-back-toward-record-highs

On this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome
00:00:52 Markets’ Response to the Iran War
00:02:12 Why Stocks Hit Record Highs Despite the Oil Shock
00:04:23 Earnings Season and Investor Sentiment
00:05:21 Big Tech Crosswinds and the Bond Market
00:08:04 Concerns About Private Credit Markets
00:10:07 Inflation, the Fed, and Leadership Transition

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