Will the Stock Market Soar in 2026? The Federal Reserve Has Good News for Investors.
The Motley Fool·2025-12-14 16:06

The Federal Reserve raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, and Wall Street expects another strong year for the U.S. stock market.The S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.07%) crashed after President Donald Trump announced severe tariffs in April. The index has since staged an incredible recovery, adding 16% year to date. But the Trump administration's trade policies have left the economy on shaky ground. Hiring has slowed sharply, and unemployment recently hit a four-year high.Labor market weakness prompted the Federal ...