The consensus view for market expectations seems to be overwhelmingly positive going into 2026. I must admit that I find such expectations truly baffling. In this article, I will lay out my reasons why, and I will offer myI've been in the investing world for over 10 years at this point. My interests in writing on Seeking Alpha center around both the larger purview of macroeconomic themes, as well as around microeconomic issues regarding specific companies. In that way, my writing is very opportunistic, just ...