In 2026, expect a return of 5% mortgage rates, big small-cap stock performance, and record-breaking IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic. Bitcoin could hit $150,000. Last year’s predictions were mostly on target, with a 0.75% Fed rate cut and strong speculative stock performance. Real estate didn’t fare as well, but overall, it was a decent year.

For 2026, expect more Fed rate cuts, strong small-cap stock gains, and the rise of new trillion-dollar companies like Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, and Visa. IPOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and possibly SpaceX will break records. Bitcoin could reach $150,000 with favorable regulatory conditions for cryptocurrencies.

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