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Topic: h1-2026

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Tuesday, 6/30, 11:43 AM

Markets at the Half: How 2026's First Six Months Played Out

  • US stocks closed the first half of 2026 with solid gains — the S&P 500 up roughly 8–9%, its best first half since 2021 — but the headline masks a narrower, more nervous market: an AI trade wobbling on costs, gold surging, and a handful of giants doing the heavy lifting.

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