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Market recap: what to know now

A quick view of key market signals, what they may mean for portfolio positioning and talking points on timely themes.

3.3
Core PCE YoY vs. 2% target1
1.6
Real GDP Q1 2026 annualized2
4.3
Unemployment rate3
29
S&P earnings growth YoY vs 9.5% 10y Avg4

Jon:
This year is anticipated to become the largest IPO year on record. What’s the market mood?

Gargi:
This surge in mega IPOs is being driven by high-profile companies tied to AI and its buildout. Think SpaceX and Anthropic. This heightened activity tracks with history—IPO activity has typically risen when macro fundamentals have been solid and equity market performance has been strong.

Jon:
I’m hearing the 'T' word—trillions in valuation. Why are these IPOs estimated to be so big?

Gargi:
Some new tech IPOs are expected to debut with valuations exceeding $1 trillion. We have seen a trend of companies staying private for longer. Before they even reach the public markets, they can achieve significant scale through funding sources like venture capital, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds. That can translate directly into larger deal sizes once they decide to list.

Jon:
And the bottom line for portfolios?

Gargi:
To be determined. History is mixed when it comes to IPO performance, and large moves in either direction are common features of early trading. There’s also the question of timing for index inclusion because IPOs aren’t normally automatically added to indexes. Each index provider has established rules around the inclusion, timing, and weighting of newly listed companies, meaning some IPOs may have a smaller impact on indexes than their headline valuations suggest. Meanwhile, actively managed funds may choose to add or avoid select IPO exposure at the manager’s discretion.

Jon:
This is such a big moment for markets. What’s your personal mood this week?

Gargi:
I’m excited. As I tell my team, this is history in the making. I remember where I was when Facebook and Netflix went public. Its feels like we’re entering another one of those moments where markets are witnessing the next generation of potential industry leaders coming to market.

Jon:
And that’s the Market Mood.

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Ceasefire brings relief to energy markets

Ceasefire clarity helped push oil prices down 16% in June, easing energy inflation pressures and potentially improving the outlook for oil-sensitive sectors and economies.5

Warsh reinforces higher-for-longer rates

Rates were held steady at 3.625%, but Warsh delivered a more hawkish message than many likely expected and launched a review of Fed communications. Markets now price a policy rate hike in 2026.6

Tech experiences June volatility

Tech stocks in the U.S. and Asia saw elevated volatility in June as investors likely took profits from a potentially crowded trade, despite continued strength in earnings and AI-related fundamentals.7

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