Where to Invest: Top Forecasters From 2025 Make Predictions for 2026
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Key Points:
- The S&P 500 experienced a volatile 2025, dropping sharply after the "Liberation Day" tariffs but ultimately closing with a 17% gain; top forecasters like Manish Kabra and Nicholas Colas accurately predicted its year-end level.
- Several strategists, including David Sekera and Marko Papic, correctly anticipated the market bottom following the tariff-induced sell-off in April, advising investors to buy at discounted valuations and predicting policy reversals.
- Ryan Detrick highlighted historical indicators signaling a significant market low in April and expects continued economic resilience and commodity strength in 2026.
- Gold prices surged over 60% in 2025, far exceeding most forecasts, with Jeffrey Gundlach notably predicting a
