Investors May Be Ignoring Big Market Disruptions. Is There Risk to the Rebuff?

What’s fueling Wall Street’s optimism? While geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are dominating headlines, US stocks recently hit an all-time high. The global oil shock is just one major disruption to rattle investors before receding this year. The enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence boom also waned in early 2026. So, what should investors make of the market’s fluctuating mood? Tom Lauricella is the global markets editor for Morningstar Inc. and the editor of Smart Investor newsletter. What War? US Stocks Hit Record Highs On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:20 Markets’ Response to the Iran War 00:02:40 Why Stocks Hit Record Highs Despite the Oil Shock 00:04:50 Earnings Season and Investor Sentiment 00:05:49 Big Tech Crosswinds and the Bond Market 00:09:04 Concerns About Private Credit Markets 00:11:07 Inflation, the Fed, and Leadership Transition Watch more from Morningstar: Vanguard Wrote the Playbook for Success. Now, It Must Evolve to Stay on Top Vanguard Is Entering a New Era. Can It Keep Winning for Another 50 Years? These 8 Funds Could Help Steady Portfolios During Rough Markets Follow Morningstar on social : Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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