Was October 23, 2026 a bull market?
YES
Yes — the four-year bull market is intact; the S&P 500 is up 117% since October 2022.
Why
- Bull run began October 12, 2022; 27 record highs in 2026
- S&P 500 closed at 7,663.43 Thursday, down 1.2%
- Futures pointed about 0.2% lower before Friday's open