But strong economic data doesn't mean everyday Americans are feeling optimistic.
Betting markets have spiked in favor of the former president just as the S&P 500 has picked up steam.
The chip maker's volatility relative to the S&P 500 has doubled over the last decade even as its market cap has skyrocketed.
History suggests volatility will spike in the final weeks of the Trump-Harris presidential showdown.
Low consumer spending and inflation hurts company profits, but Fed rate cuts should fuel growth.
The S&P 500 has soared over 60% since its bear-market bottom on October 12, 2022.
The latest CPI data is seen hitting the lowest rate since February 2021.
BlackRock, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and other giants will publish quarterly reports in the coming days.
All three of China's recent stimulus-fueled bull markets have fizzled fast.
Employment, economic growth and income data have all come in more robust than expected after the 50-basis-point rate cut.
Energy stocks have rallied with oil prices this week as Iran-Israel tensions mount.
The equal-weighted S&P 500 is flashing signs of broad investor optimism and strong market breadth.
