August 2026 Market Update: Record Highs, Narrow Breadth, and a Fed That Might Hike

In August 2026 the S&P 500 gained 2.7% and four indexes set records, but only 5 of 11 sectors rose and a Fed rate hike is now back on the table.

In August 2026 the S&P 500 gained 2.7% and four indexes set records, but only 5 of 11 sectors rose and a Fed rate hike is now back on the table.