The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm for the First Time in 25 Years. Here Is What History Says Comes Next in 2026
The stock market is flashing a rarely seen warning sign. During the past century, the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 1.23%) has generated an average annual return of 7% (after inflation and dividend reinvestment are accounted for). The last three years have featured abnormally high returns, however, largely thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Between…