Reuters survey: strong corporate profits, robust AI investment and expectations of eased U.S.-Iran tensions underpin bullish sentiment in U.S. equities. Strategists warn that elevated valuations, rising tech-sector leverage, uncertainty over Fed policy and the U.S. midterm elections could elevate market volatility.

2026-08-26

Reuters survey: strong corporate profits, robust AI investment and expectations of eased U.S.-Iran tensions underpin bullish sentiment in U.S. equities. Strategists warn that elevated valuations, rising tech-sector leverage, uncertainty over Fed policy and the U.S. midterm elections could elevate market volatility.