Why Aren't Stocks Lower? Stock Talk Update, Friday March 27, 2026

About this episode

Chris Perras discusses the surprising resilience of the stock market in 2026 amidst various economic challenges.

What if the reason stocks aren’t falling harder in 2026 has less to do with headlines and more to do with what most investors are missing? In this video, I break down why the market has remained surprisingly resilient despite war-driven inflation, geopolitical tension, and elevated volatility, and I show you the three forces I believe are keeping stocks supported: lower consumer sensitivity to energy shocks, strengthening corporate earnings, and the potential for a more flexible Fed. After watching, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what is really driving this market, how to separate short-term fear from long-term fundamentals, and what that could mean for your investment strategy, especially if you are nearing or in retirement. About Chris Perras, CFA®, CLU®, ChFC®, Chief Investment Officer: As CIO, Chris is the lead investment strategist and director of research at Oak Harvest Financial Group. Chris develops the firm's core market outlook, putting his decades of experience and expertise to work for our clients. He hosts Oak Harvest's podcast, "Stock Talk," available on the website with new episodes each week. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Perras

Topics covered

• stock market resilience
• investment strategy
• corporate earnings
• geopolitical impact
• inflation effects

Keywords

• stocks
• market resilience
• investment strategy
• inflation
• corporate earnings
• Federal Reserve
• energy shocks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oak Harvest Financial Group

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