According to ChainCatcher news and reported by Jin10, a survey by Reuters of stock market strategists shows that the S&P 500 index is expected to close at 7,490 points by the end of 2026, an increase of about 11.7% from current levels. In the survey, more than 45 strategists believe that the index will rise for the fourth consecutive year. However, 8 respondents believe there is a high possibility of a pullback in the next three months. Analysts point out that the risk to optimistic forecasts comes from the uncertainty of inflation rebounding and the prospects of interest rate cuts. The survey also predicts that the Dow Jones will close at 50,566 points next year, an increase of over 7% from current levels.