Stifel maps out 2026 S&P 500 scenarios: +9% upside vs. –5% downside
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Stifel projects the S&P 500 to trade between 6,500 and 7,500 in 2026, anticipating a volatile year with a potential upside of 9% and a downside of 5%.
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Investing.com -- Stifel is setting expectations for a volatile 2026, projecting the S&P 500 will trade within a 6,500 to 7,500 corridor next year as macro uncertainty persists.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 11, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.