Stock market poised for lift-off, according to Goldman Sachs, as three significant forces strengthen their grip
In the world of finance, predictions for the future are always a hot topic. Goldman Sachs, one of the world's leading financial services firms, has recently shared its outlook for 2026.
According to Anshul Sehgal, co-head of fixed income at Goldman Sachs, the market environment next year is expected to be shaped by several key factors. One of these factors is a potential Fed rate-cut cycle with up to 7 rate cuts by mid-2026. This could support sectors like technology, real estate, and high-quality bonds, driven by lower interest rates.
However, the firm is not without its concerns. Goldman Sachs forecasts slow U.S. GDP growth around 1% by late 2025 and highlights a roughly 30% recession risk, twice the historical average. This cautious outlook is compounded by rising tariffs, which are expected to increase the average effective tariff rate to nearly 20% by 2026. These tariff-induced inflation pressures could weigh on consumer spending and overall economic growth.
The combination of these factors is expected to lead to a market environment that is fragile and prone to volatility. Goldman Sachs predicts a greater than 10% chance of a stock market drawdown in the next three months and over 20% chance within 12 months, suggesting a potential market reversal due to fragile underlying conditions and high valuations.
Despite these risks, Goldman Sachs advises a prudent approach with sector focus on AI-driven software/services, real estate, and defensive fixed income. These sectors are seen as more resilient in the face of economic slowdown and inflationary pressures.
The US is predicted to have a credit boom and fiscal expansion over the next four years, while China is expected to continue leading in AI and robotics, and expand credit and fiscal terms. Germany is also expected to have fiscal expansion due to defense and AI-related projects.
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