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Free Weekly Stock Market Commentary 8/21/26

McMillan A week ago, it seemed that $SPX had a renewed upside momentum, as it was making new all- time highs and internal indicators were improving. There has been no follow-through this week, and it seems that bullish momentum has been lost.

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McMillan A week ago, it seemed that $SPX had a renewed upside momentum, as it was making new all- time highs and internal indicators were improving.

There has been no follow-through this week, and it seems that bullish momentum has been lost.

The "culprit" seems to be an increase in T-Bond rates, although that hasn't mattered much before.

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McMillan A week ago, it seemed that $SPX had a renewed upside momentum, as it was making new all- time highs and internal indicators were improving. There has been no follow-through this week, and it seems that bullish momentum has been lost. The "culprit" seems to be an increase in T-Bond rates, although that hasn't mattered much before.

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