S&P 500 Record Highs vs Jobs Gap: The 2026 Economic Paradox
Introduction: Two Economies, One Nation? s&p 500 record highs jobs gap,On January 8, 2026, the S&P 500 closed at an all-time high of 5,842—up 22% from a year earlier, powered by AI-driven tech earnings, falling inflation, and optimism about Fed rate cuts. Portfolio statements glowed green. CNBC banners celebrated “new highs.” Yet just blocks away…