Overview
- Deutsche Bank posts the most bullish call at 8,000 for the S&P 500 by year‑end 2026.
- Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo target roughly 7,800, implying about 14% upside from recent levels.
- HSBC and J.P. Morgan project around 7,500, with J.P. Morgan allowing for 8,000 if borrowing costs decline.
- Forecasters cite continued corporate profit expansion led by tech and AI as the key driver of potential gains.
- Outcomes remain sensitive to inflation, interest rates, tariffs, global trade dynamics, and the Russia‑Ukraine conflict.