The new year always brings a wave of stock market forecasts… but how accurate are they really?
In this episode of the Retirement Power Hour, Joe Allaria, CFP®, and Jay Waters break down the biggest 2026 market predictions from major financial institutions and compare them to what experts predicted for 2025. The results may surprise you.
This annual episode isn’t about telling you where the market is going… it’s about showing why building your financial plan around predictions is risky and why a personalized investment strategy matters more than headlines.
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2026 Predictions Resources
1. 2025 Stock Market Predictions
2. Will 2026 Be a High-Wire Act for Markets?
3. Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2026?
4. J.P. Morgan: The Inflation Outlook
5. The Global Economy Is Forecast to Post 'Sturdy' Growth of 2.8% in 2026
6. 5 Predictions for the Stock Market in 2026- And Which Stocks Will Soar the Most If They're Right
7. Top 5 Market Predictions for 2026
8. The 2026 Bear Market Nobody Sees Coming (Except This Wall Street Veteran)
9. Why US Stocks Will Outperform International in 2026, Says Fidelity's Chisholm
Disclaimer: All material discussed on this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as individual tax, legal, or investment advice. Investing involves risk of loss, and investors should be prepared to bear potential losses. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Joe Allaria is an Investment Adviser Representative of CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Ltd., a Registered Investment Advisory firm. The information discussed on this podcast may be derived from third parties that are believed to be reliable, but CarsonAllaria Wealth Management does not control or guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of such information and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from such sources. Any references to third parties are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. Learn more about CarsonAllaria Wealth Management at https://carsonallaria.com/
