2026 Forecast: ‘Tis the Season for Wild Guesses

Published on January 12, 2026

Instead of offering a forecast, let us consider the potential events and factors that could influence investor sentiment and move markets this year. Inevitably, no matter how many events we and others are considering today, there will be market-moving ones that are not on anyone's radar currently.

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