Post by Ryan Walter

Three months ago, oil prices were nearing $100, the Strait of Hormuz was closed, and the S&P 500 had just experienced its worst quarter in four years. Fast forward to now, and we have witnessed the strongest quarter since 2020. Our Q2 2026 Market Review is now available. Highlights include: - The S&P 500 achieved a return of 15.2%, while small caps recorded their best first half since 1991. - Oil prices plummeted by 30% as a fragile peace allowed the strait to reopen. - A new Fed chairman introduced the possibility of rate hikes during his first meeting. Read the full review: https://lnkd.in/gKgzHZUM Matthew Rice, CFA Sean McEvilly, CFA Bill Seyfarth