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| Markets don’t need a crash to go down in 2026—valuation compression alone can do the damage. In this Short video, Michael Lebowitz and I discuss why stretched multiples, normal volatility, and rotation risk matter more than bullish forecasts. 📺Full episode: Catch me daily on The Real Investment Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealInvestmentShow |
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Markets closed 2025 with strong gains, but the path forward into 2026 is far more nuanced than headline optimism suggests.
Lance Roberts reviews what drove 2025’s market performance, why the Santa Claus Rally failed, and how shifting inflation trends, Federal Reserve policy expectations, and valuation levels are shaping market outlooks for 2026.How can investors navigate the New Year with realistic expectations, disciplined risk management, and diversified positioning, recognizing that returns may come with higher volatility than recent years.
0:00 – INTRO
0:19 – Maduro Impact on Oil; What’s Next for New Year?
4:42 – No Santa Rally!
9:58 – What to Expect in 2026
14:13 – Base Portfolio Management in Terms of a Range of Outcomes
20:02 – The Risk of Disappointment
24:00 – Full Time
YTD Returns Highlight a Narrow Market
2025-12-31
YTD returns across major U.S. asset classes continue to reflect a highly concentrated market. The Finviz chart below does a nice job illustrating YTD returns across a wide array of futures contracts. Large-caps dominate YTD equity returns, while small- and mid-cap stocks lag amid tighter financial conditions and slower earnings growth. Outside of equities, YTD …
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