Reuters Poll: S&P 500 Index to Rise to 7490 Next Year, Possible Pullback in the Next Three Months

BlockBeats News, November 26th - Reuters' survey of stock market strategists showed that the S&P 500 index is expected to rise by about 12% from its current level to the end of 2026, driven by a healthy U.S. economy, strong performance of tech companies, and the Fed's maintaining loose monetary policy. Based on the median forecast from a survey of over 45 strategists, analysts, and portfolio managers from November 14th to 25th, the S&P 500 index is expected to close at 7490 points in 2026, up 11.7% from the current level. If the stock market closes higher in 2025, this will be the fourth consecutive year of gains for this benchmark index.

Among the 14 respondents answering additional questions, 8 believe there is a greater possibility of a pullback in the S&P 500 in the next three months. Analysts pointed out that the risks facing the overall optimistic forecast are the potential rise in inflation and uncertainty about the prospect of rate cuts. The survey predicted that the Dow would close at 50,566 points next year, up more than 7% from its current level, with the index closing at 47,112.45 points on Tuesday. (Jinshi)