September 13, 2026
Inflation Relief Rally Exposes Cyclicals Weakness While Energy Runs Ahead
U.S. stocks rebounded late in the week as inflation data came in near expectations and oil prices eased, but over the last 10 trading days most sectors still finished lower. Energy and refiners outperformed on strong refining margins and high crude prices, while rate‑sensitive, regulation‑exposed, and AI‑disrupted names in cyclicals, software, and utilities saw sharp downside moves.