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S&P 500 up 70% but elevated valuations and midterm election year patterns raise 2026 correction concerns for investors despite historical bull market resilience.

Trump administration pursues alternative tariff strategies after Supreme Court ruling limits executive power, implementing duties under different legal provisions while economic growth slows and inflation persists.

U.S. stocks fell as geopolitical tensions drove investors toward caution. Oil climbed to seven-month highs while energy stocks gained, but broader markets retreated.

Over 115 stocks dropped 7%+ despite S&P 500 near highs, resembling dot-com bubble patterns. Elevated valuations and weak breadth historically precede market corrections.

U.S. markets rally on softer inflation data boosting rate-cut expectations. Small-cap stocks, commodities, and growth sectors lead as investors bet on lower borrowing costs ahead.