While the Big Bang Theory is widely supported within the scientific community, some researchers propose alternative ideas, such as eternal inflation or a cyclical, oscillating universe.

one big question about the big bang remains: “What was it that banged?” The answer lies in his theory of cosmic inflation. “It sets up the conditions for the big bang—like a prequel ...

In 1981, physicist Alan Guth proposed the theory of cosmic inflation ... surrounded by intense events such as inflation and the Big Bang, thermal equilibrium would likely have been disrupted.

Banks and financial companies were a big part of the mix. Better news on consumer inflation (CPI) boosted stocks while lowering yields and expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. The S&P 500 ...