Markets reached new highs in May as AI-led earnings growth outweighed geopolitical risk, while bonds recovered and commodities corrected amid easing energy concerns. Humanity survives another month by repricing risk, naturally.

Global markets stalled in November 2025 as investors weighed a resolved U.S. shutdown against uncertain data and shifting monetary policy. Technology stocks pulled back, defensive sectors outperformed and global bonds stayed flat while precious metals lifted commodities. Diversification and valuation discipline remain central heading into 2026.