The S&P 500 index is now poised to hit new highs, as new forecasts continue to line up, strengthening its prospects. Per the latest report by Reuters, nearly 44 strategists, experts, and portfolio managers agree that the S&P 500 index may hit big, ending 2026 on a new high of 7500 in a new poll. The index is currently trading at $6800 at press time.
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S&P 500: Bullish High By 2026 End?
A poll conducted by Reuters has brought forth interesting insights, predicting a new timeline for the S&P 500 stock index surge. Per the poll, nearly 44 experts have suggested how the index is in line to hit 7500 by year-end, driven by strong earnings and steady US economic growth.
By the end of 2026, the index may jump 9.7% to claim 7500, beating all its previous records. However, this forecast also accompanies certain grave concerns, including rapid AI disruptions and concerns about inflation and the Fed that may dampen the rising sentiment.
“It’s very difficult right now to point to where there’s a lot of weakness. Lingering concern around inflation, and what that means for the Fed.” As shared by Sameer Samana, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
AI Investments Continue to Peak
Per the latest report by the Kobeissi Letter, AI-driven investments are currently on the rise, bolstering the US economic growth and its momentum. The post outlines how the contribution of computers and peripheral equipment to real Q4 GDP has surged by 0.57 points, outlining a drastic change.
“AI-driven investment is making a historic contribution to US economic growth. The contribution of computers and peripheral equipment to real Q4 2025 GDP surged to +0.57 percentage points. The highest in history. This marks the 4th consecutive quarter of above +0.30 percentage point addition to the economic growth. This is also TRIPLE the contribution seen in 2024. Spending on information-processing equipment surged 36.1% last quarter. Meanwhile, the combined CapEx of Amazon ($AMZN), Alphabet ($GOOGL). Meta ($META), and Microsoft ($MSFT) may surge +70% YoY to a record $610 billion in 2026. The AI boom is accelerating.”
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