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International stock market performance has diverged in 2026. See how Europe, China, India and Japan are tracking - and why rates, sector concentration and currency moves can change results for U.S. investors.

A rare shift is underway as semiconductor and hyperscaler stocks rally together, reflecting a broadening belief in AI's commercial viability and multiyear growth prospects.

Corporate earnings are strong in 2026, but guidance, margins and AI spending will shape what comes next. See our midyear scorecard and some things to watch for in Q3.

A 0.25-percentage-point hike is now expected at the September Fed meeting as Iran-related supply shocks keep energy costs high and markets question the Fed's inflation credibility.

Oil surged throughout July as tensions in the Middle East whipsawed throughout the month. Higher oil prices have increased inflation, raised expectations for a Fed rate hike and weighed on equities.