2026 Stock Market and Economic Forecast from Barron’s Roundtable Experts
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 09 2026
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Source: Barron's
Market Concerns: Investors are increasingly worried about high valuations, index concentration, circular finance, persistent inflation, and rising government debt.
Geopolitical Developments: A significant geopolitical event occurred on January 3, with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. troops, adding to market uncertainties.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
