Artificial intelligence will continue to drive investment strategies in 2026, with the S&P 500 index expected to see gains for another year. Risks include inflation, high valuations, and tariff tensions. Global GDP growth is predicted between 2.4% and 3.3%. Top brokerages forecast the S&P 500 index to reach between 7,100 and 8,100 by the end of 2026. Various economic growth forecasts range from 2.4% to 3.3% for global GDP.

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