Market Snapshot – For Week ending May 15 2026
US equity markets delivered a mixed performance for the week, as an AI-driven rally early in the week was sharply
Marsh Gardner
May 18, 2026
US equity markets delivered a mixed performance for the week, as an AI-driven rally early in the week was sharply
US markets extended their rally to a sixth consecutive week, with stocks rising to fresh records as signs of labor-market
US markets extended their rally during the week, with major indices reaching fresh records as investors looked past geopolitical tensions
Markets ended the week on a firmer footing, though volatility remained elevated as investors navigated shifting geopolitical headlines alongside a
Markets rallied sharply during the week of as optimism grew around a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, easing
Markets stabilized last week as investors responded to signs that tensions in the Middle East could eventually ease. This allowed
