Investors optimistic as the year draws to a close
Experts expect stock markets to end 2026 above current levels after a few weeks of consolidation. The strength of earnings is key.
Global stock markets face challenges in September due to high oil prices, inflation, and rising interest rates. Despite this, experts predict a strong final quarter, historically a favorable period for markets, with the S&P 500 averaging a 4.2% increase from October to December since 1950. Analysts expect the market to recover, with potential gains of 10-15% for the year, driven by strong earnings growth, particularly in the technology sector.
Key events to watch include a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on September 24, and the earnings season starting in October, with major Spanish banks such as Bankinter, Santander, BBVA, and CaixaBank reporting their results.
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