# الفيدرالي

🚨US Stock Market Forecasts 2026
Banks and institutions expect the S&P 500 index to rise between 10-18%, supported by strong earnings and the continued wave of artificial intelligence, with a gradual easing of interest rates.
🎯S&P 500 Targets by the end of 2026
BofA at 7,100 (+10%)
JPMorgan at 7,500 (+12-15%)
Goldman Sachs at 7,600 (+13%)
Morgan Stanley at 7,800 (+14-16%)
Oppenheimer at 8,100 (+18%)
UBS & Yardeni at ~7,700 (+12%)
🏦Interest Rate Expectations and ‎#الفيدرالي :
📍Federal Reserve: One cut in 2026 to 3.4% compared to current 3.50% - 3.75%
📍Some banks like BofA expect an addition

What does a reduction in federal interest mean?
When the U.S. Federal Reserve ( central bank ) lowers the interest rate, it makes the cost of borrowing between banks lower, which affects everything from mortgages to corporate loans.
Simply put: a reduction in Interest = money becomes cheaper in the economy. 💵
🎯 Why does the Fed lower Interest?
🔹 To stimulate the economy:
When the Federal Reserve notices a slowdown in growth or an increase in unemployment, it resorts to lowering interest rates to encourage investment and spending.
🔹 To support the labor market:
Low interest helps companies