S&P 500 is expected to reach fresh highs this year — but Barclays warns of risks

Barclays strategists identified three risk factors they associate with equity markets in 2026: rising macroeconomic volatility, capital-supply concerns related to artificial intelligence, and uncertainty over U.S. midterm elections. The bank's warning came as analysts across the financial industry projected the S&P 500 could reach new record levels during the year. Barclays did not specify a price target or timeline for the projected highs.

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