Tom Lee: The market may experience a significant decline followed by a rebound in 2026, with AI and blockchain technology potentially aiding the financial industry

PANews December 25 News, Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine Chairman Tom Lee recently told CNBC that the Federal Reserve may adopt a more dovish monetary policy in 2026, which will boost business confidence and push the ISM Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) back above 50, benefiting traditional industries such as industry, energy, and basic materials. In addition, the financial services industry will also benefit from the application of AI and blockchain technology, which will reduce employee density and improve profit margins. Tom Lee predicts that leading banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs may start to perform more like tech stocks and have the potential to become the next wave of “tech giants.” Despite an overall optimistic outlook, Tom Lee warns that the market could rebound after a significant decline in 2026. He pointed out that since 1928, in cases where the market has risen more than 20% for three consecutive years, the performance in the fourth year has been even better half of the time. He emphasizes that the main risk to the market is overconfidence, but the current cautious attitude of investors may help mitigate this issue.