The Week Ahead 2026.05.03

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · May 03, 2026 at 22:06 · ⏱ 2 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
Summary
The author observes that the stock market is currently ignoring rising oil prices and bond yields. The two major near-term tests for the ongoing bull market are identified as the upcoming employment report and tightening conditions in the oil market.
  • Stocks have remained strong despite a recent rise in oil prices and yields.
  • The upcoming employment report is a significant near-term catalyst for the market.
  • Tightening conditions in the oil market are presenting another test for the bull market's resilience.
Read time 2 min
Length 2,074 chars
Category finance
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