2026 will be a 'stronger year' for markets, strategist explains
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Investors expect a hawkish interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which could positively impact the market's performance heading into 2026, according to strategists Seema Shah and Mark Malek.
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The Federal Reserve's December FOMC meeting will conclude on Wednesday, December 10, with investors expecting US central bank officials to vote on a hawkish interest rate cut to end 2025. The decision announcement will be followed by a press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Principal Asset Management Chief Global Strategist Seema Shah and Siebert Financial CIO Mark Malek share their perspectives on what a rate cut will mean for the market's (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) Santa Claus Rally heading into 2026. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Opening Bid.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 9, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.