Military conflicts combined with more conventional market worries about overpriced assets and
potentially harmful effects of AI caused stocks to be somewhat pressured during the first quarter of 2026.
However, steady economic growth and corporate earnings supported markets throughout the quarter. In
the first quarter of 2026, the S&P 500 began the year somewhat lower due to a spike in market volatility
brought on by a rise in geopolitical tensions, strain in private credit markets, and growing worries that AI
would threaten some industries.
Investment report Q1 2026
SFB SA
29/04/2026