Editor’s Note: This is a reposting of a video that mysteriously disappeared from May 17 2026.
What’s really driving this stock market surge, and can it keep going? View my short video here.
In this week’s update, I break down the powerful rally we’ve seen since the March 30th lows, with the S&P 500 up 18% and the NASDAQ soaring 28% in just a month and a half. Earnings have been nothing short of impressive, with nearly 90% of companies reporting strong results. But there’s a twist: inflation is starting to creep back up, and that could change the Fed’s next move on interest rates.
I’ll walk you through what this combination of strong earnings and rising inflation means for your portfolio, why I expect some short-term “backing and filling” after this parabolic run, and why I still believe 2026 is shaping up to deliver solid double-digit stock market returns.
If you want a clear, no-nonsense view of where the market stands right now and where it may be headed next, you’ll find this video worth your time.
Sam H. Fawaz CFP®, CPA, PFS is the President of YDream Financial Services, Inc., a fee-only investment advisory and financial planning firm serving the entire United States. If you would like to review your current investment portfolio or discuss any other retirement, college, tax, or financial planning matters, please don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our website at http://www.ydfs.com. We are a fiduciary financial planning firm that always puts your interests first, with no products to sell. If you are not a client, an initial consultation is complimentary, and there is never any pressure or hidden sales pitch. We begin with a thorough assessment of your unique personal situation. There is no rush and no cookie-cutter approach. Each client’s financial plan and investment objectives are unique.
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