What Stock Market Pessimists May Be Missing

Jun 1, 2026
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Summary

  • The current pessimism is puzzling because it’s happening at a time when key macro pressures appear to be easing.
  • Strong earnings growth alongside a Federal Reserve that’s on hold can be a constructive combination for markets.
  • This market cycle will end. It always does. But it typically hasn’t ended with credit spreads tightening and inflation expectations falling.

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By Brian Levitt, Chief Global Market Strategist and Head of Strategy & Insights

I have growing anecdotal evidence that some investors think the market advance is too good to be true. That’s largely based on conversations

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