The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm as Investors Get Bad News About President Trump’s Tariffs. History Says the S&P 500 Will Do This in 2026.
The stock market could drop in 2026 as President Trump’s tariffs and high valuations drag on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.39%) added 16% in 2025, marking the third consecutive year in which the benchmark index has recorded double-digit gains. Unfortunately, investors have reason to think 2026 will more challenging. Evidence suggests President Trump’s…