What will happen to stocks in 2026? Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesIt’s that time of year again, when Wall Street strategists dust off their crystal balls and tell us what will happen to stocks in 2026. The latest round, collected by the Financial Times, suggests the S&P 500 will climb about 9-10 per cent next year. Forecasts are indeed silly, but not because Wall Street is engaged in one last pump-and-dump. So yes, markets could crash in 2026.

Source: The Irish Times December 15, 2025 15:03 UTC