Edition for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Patience Test: Markets Await Convincing Declines As Inflationary Pressures Linger
Amidst resilient consumer spending and stubbornly high energy prices, equity markets will struggle to find directional conviction, with technology remaining relatively insulated.
Our call:Markets should stay flat·65% chance we're right·confidence 75/100
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Opening Bell
SPX
-0.20%
↑ 45%
NDX
+0.10%
↑ 52%
DJI
-0.30%
↑ 40%
RUT
-0.60%
↑ 38%
VIX
+0.80%
↑ 60%
DXY
+0.15%
↑ 58%
The Editorial
Amidst resilient consumer spending and stubbornly high energy prices, equity markets will struggle to find directional conviction, with technology remaining relatively insulated.