Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, betting on AI momentum and strong corporate earnings, while the war in Iran continues to weigh on investor sentiment, reports Reuters.
Strategists expect AI-led earnings strength to offset the short-term economic impact from the conflict in the Middle East, even as concerns over higher inflation and disruption to global energy flows persist.
HSBC and UBS Global Wealth Management raised their index targets over the 8,000 mark, while Barclays also lifted its forecast to 7,950.
September 10, 2026 | 03:53 PM