FACTBOX-What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP
FACTBOX-What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDPRecasts paragraph 1; changes headline. Dec 24 - Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index .SPX to extend its rally in 2026, as investors pile into artificial intelligence plays and bet on reduced borrowing costs to sustain the momentum.The benchmark index will rise nearly 12% to 7,490 by end-2026, marking a fourth straight year of advances if 2025 closes higher, according to a Reuters poll.