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May 11, 2026

US Market Intelligence Afternoon Briefing

Daily UpdateEquitiesCommoditiesRates Govt BondsInformation TechnologyConsumer Discretionary

J.P. Morgan remains tactically bullish on US markets, citing AI-driven tech strength and resilient earnings, while raising its 2026 oil price forecast to $97/bbl due to Middle East tensions.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.J.P. Morgan remains Tactically Bullish on US equities, driven by resilient macro growth and strong earnings fundamentals.
  • 2.AI-related themes, particularly in Semiconductors and Memory, continue to lead market outperformance despite broader index weakness.
  • 3.Oil price forecasts have been revised upward, with prices expected to average $97/bbl for 2026 due to structural tightness following Strait of Hormuz closures.

Table of Contents

  • IDEAS & INSIGHTS – IN BRIEF
  • AFTERNOON UPDATES (NEWS LINKS)
  • CATALYSTS TOMORROW (FULL WEEK CALENDAR)
  • JPM MARKET INTEL EQUITY & MACRO NARRATIVE
  • TRADING DESK COMMENTARY
  • US MKT INTEL'S CPI SCENARIO ANALYSIS
  • FLASH OIL NOTE FROM NATASHA KANEVA (here)
  • US MARKET INTEL VIEW
  • NEWS LINKS
  • WEEKLY ECONOMIC DATA / EARNINGS

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Authors

Andrew TylerFederico ManicardiEllen WangVictoria CamposEloise Goulder

Securities

SPXQCOMDRAM ETFWTIKRE

Themes

AI-Driven GrowthGeopolitical Energy ShockInflation Scenarios

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesChinaIran