S&P 500 forecast to rise just 1.3% to 7,620 by year-end 2026, Reuters poll finds
A Reuters poll indicates that the S&P 500 is expected to rise only 1.3% to 7,620 by the end of 2026. Analysts attribute this muted growth to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, persistent inflation, and rising energy costs. While some major banks have slightly more optimistic targets, the overall sentiment remains cautious.
- ▪The S&P 500 is projected to reach 7,620 by December 31, 2026, according to a Reuters poll of 47 market strategists.
- ▪Key factors restraining market growth include the Middle East conflict, rising energy prices, and sticky inflation.
- ▪Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have year-end targets of 7,600 and 7,800 respectively, while Deutsche Bank is more optimistic at 8,000.
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