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Sign InThe S&P 500 has achieved a historic milestone by breaching the 7,000-point mark for the first time, bolstered by broader market optimism. The Q1 2026 earnings season kicked off with a rare shift in schedule, as Goldman Sachs reported ahead of JPMorgan Chase for the first time since 2018. Corporate earnings for the quarter are projected to see double-digit growth, even as analysts note a visibility gap in long-term market outlooks. While the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book introduced a cautious tone regarding geopolitical uncertainty and energy costs, US economic activity remains resilient. The combination of the Trump administration's fiscal initiatives and a weaker US dollar continues to support corporate profitability. Investors are now focused on whether the initial earnings momentum can withstand persistent inflationary pressures.