# 2026 update: a tale of two markets

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Podcast: [The Living Market Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-living-market-podcast-5452426)
Published: 2026-07-02T16:51:36+00:00
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## Resource

The headlines in the first half of 2026 were loud: a war in Iran, oil above $100 a barrel, inflation concerns and a weakening consumer. None of it was enough to derail markets, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. He breaks down the earnings and economic backdrop that drove returns across U.S., Canadian and international equities, explains why Canada and the U.S. are now heading in opposite directions on interest rates, and makes the case that any volatility in the second half of 2026 may turn out to be an opportunity.

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