Banks were the sector be in last year — and may be in 2026, too, says JPMorgan
Why it matters
JPMorgan predicts that banks will be a top-performing sector in 2026, driven by the end of interest-rate repression in major economies, which has benefited banks significantly.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.
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The end of the era of interest-rate repression across most major economies has benefited banks immensely.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on January 15, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.