The S&P 500 index is expected to rise to 7,490 points next year, with a possible pullback in the next three months.

According to ChainCatcher news and reports from Jin10, a Reuters survey of stock market strategists shows that the S&P 500 index is expected to close at 7,490 points by the end of 2026, which is an approximately 11.7% rise from current levels. In the survey, over 45 strategists believe that the index will rise for the fourth consecutive year. However, 8 respondents believe there is a greater likelihood of a pullback in the next three months, with analysts pointing out that the risk to optimistic forecasts comes from the uncertainty of inflation rebound and interest rate cut prospects. The survey also predicts that the Dow Jones will close next year at 50,566 points, rising more than 7% from current levels.