Was October 22, 2026 a bear market in Eastern Time?
NO
No — the S&P 500 is only about 2% below its record high, and US trading hasn't even opened yet today.
Why
- S&P 500 roughly 2% off its all-time high
- S&P 500 up about 12% year to date
- S&P 500 futures down about 1% pre-market