University OF Michigan Consumer Sentiment
2 STORIESNEWSAUG 16, 2026
S&P 500 Pullback Tests Record-High Momentum as Tech Selling, Consumer Worries and Oil Risks BuildThe S&P 500 retreated from its record as pressure in large technology names outweighed selective strength in memory stocks and Reddit’s index-inclusion surge. Softer retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment and worsening disruption near Hormuz left traders reassessing growth, inflation and rate expectations at the same time.
NEWSAUG 14, 2026
S&P 500 Pulls Back as Tech Selling, Weak Consumer Signals and Oil Risks Hit SentimentThe S&P 500 retreated from its record close as losses in major technology names outweighed pockets of strength in memory stocks and energy. Reddit’s index-inclusion rally remained intact, but softer consumer data and worsening Hormuz tensions kept broader risk appetite under pressure.