3 weeks ago - House in 2026 have plummeted, while GOP chances have skyrocketed over the last 6 months.” · You’d probably assume CNN was basing its probabilities on political polling, the flawed but time-tested method by which political scientists attempt ...

5 days ago - A review of 2025 predictions and insights for 2026, exploring politics and economic trends.

3 days ago - Dan Ives, a tech bull and global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, said his top five stock picks for 2026 are Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and Palantir (PLTR).

4 days ago - Based on LPL's 2026 "fair value" estimate for the S&P 500, analysts at the firm believe stocks could rise 5.7% to 7.2% from current levels next year. Analysts don't expect AI to do all of the heavy lifting in the stock market.

2 days ago - The stock market's largest companies ... and fall. In 2026, the face of the AI revolution, Nvidia (NVDA +1.14%), is predicted to fall from the most valuable public company to No....

2 weeks ago - The most optimistic comes from Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus, who expects the S & P 500 can climb to 8,100 in 2026, and said stocks remain his favorite asset class. Other outlooks are similarly bright.

1 day ago - While the bull market rally of the last three years has been defined by artificial intelligence, traders, nervous tech stocks will find an uphill climb more difficult in 2026, started rotating into other groups.

1 month ago - The two political areas could battle economically as Europe continues to fight against economic slump but some believe it is a prediction of the rise of AI. As countries like China and Japan improve AI there are increasing fears that robots may take over jobs, which could link to the West losing its 'light in silence'. But the French astrologer wasn't all negative - in fact he ended his 2026 predictions on a positive note.

3 days ago - “We expect a continuation of the recent past, where returns are solid, driven by rising earnings growth,” wrote Vanguard analysts in the firm’s 2026 outlook. “But let us be clear: Risks are growing,” especially in the tech sector, ...

2 weeks ago - In their report, they explain that “As AI becomes embedded in the economy, we expect it to create entirely new pools of revenue in the tech sector and beyond,” giving technology’s recent performance the room to run in 2026 and beyond. ... In early December, UBS said it believes the “US tech sector is likely to remain a key driver for the market's next leg up.” The basis for this outlook is that there is a “genuine demand for AI-related products and services, and monetization continues to show encouraging improvements.”

1 day ago - Stablecoins will challenge governments’ control over their domestic currencies, BlackRock said in its annual outlook for global markets in 2026. As adoption of stablecoin surges, there’s a risk that the use of domestic currencies in emerging markets will decline, BlackRock said. The prediction comes on the heels of UK bank Standard Chartered cautioning in October that stablecoin adoption could drain over $1 trillion from bank accounts in emerging markets.

2 days ago - The company expects to see 10%-12% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026, with double-digit iPhone revenue growth. That quarter is wrapping up now and includes the holiday selling period.

1 day ago - "We're in the ballpark here of a pretty significant tactical low," he told CNBC at the time. In 2026, Detrick expects the economy to surprise to the upside despite some labor market weakness, and said he thinks the commodity boom is primed to ...

5 days ago - Yet the financial markets are running at all-time highs and U.S. GDP growth crested 4 percent in the last quarter, the opposite of what many economists predicted. Other indicators, however, are moving in the wrong direction: Unemployment is at a four-year high, inflation remains above target, and countries are seeking alternatives to the U.S. market. The administration has announced $12 billion in federal assistance to farmers on the losing end of trade disputes. Will 2026 be the year when tariffs begin to drag on the U.S.

1 week ago - Prediction markets had their biggest year on record in 2025, with Polymarket and Kalshi emerging as dominant players amid a surge of investment, media attention, and multi-billion-dollar valuations. With U.S. midterm elections approaching in 2026, an event that could prove to be a massive trading opportunity similar to the presidential race of 2024, the two startups now face a pivotal test: whether they can move beyond hype and prove their value as forecasting tools at scale.

2 weeks ago - Bullish forecasts point to progress in autonomous taxi development and renewed strength in EV market share. Investors also expect early commercial movement on the Optimus robot, which could sway sentiment dramatically depending on its reception ...

January 3, 2025 - It’s not going away in 2026 ... Something isn't loading properly. Please check back later. ... Link Copied! ... A trader works at his desk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the first session of the new year on January 2, 2025, in New York City. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images ... Millions of Americans have watched their net worth spike since the pandemic, powered by meteoric gains in the stock market.

4 days ago - Blackwell says that Trump may be more mindful about tariffs in 2026 since it's an election year, though that may not be enough to steady the market. Since 1957, the S&P 500's average annual return is 10.54%. According to data from U.S. Bank, in the 12 months preceding midterm elections, the index's average return is just 0.3%. While annualized market performance is a critical component in forecasting stock performances, one year remains a short-term measure.

Forecasts from the center of capital markets on equity market trends, GDP growth, and more. Insights from bankers, traders, and analysts on the year ahead.

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