S&P 500 to hit 8,000? Why JPMorgan now sees the index reaching 7,500 in 2026 — and even breaking past 8,000 if the Fed keeps cutting rates

S&P 500 forecast: JPMorgan expects the S&P 500 to reach 7,500 in 2026, with a potential surge past 8,000 if the Fed keeps cutting rates. The index closed at 6,765. Earnings are projected to rise 13%–15%. Q3 earnings grew 13.4%. Markets see an 85% chance of a rate cut next month. HSBC also issued a 7,500 target.

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