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Stifel Predicts 9% S&P 500 Rise, Warns of Recession Risks

12/14/2025

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Stifel predicts 9% rise in the S&P 500 in 2026 if the U.S. economy remains stable.
A recession could trigger a 20% decline with a 25% chance.
Stifel notes that stock valuations are historically high.
Stifel recommends hedging with defensive stocks, citing the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund and the Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF.

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Stifel predicts 9% rise in the S&P 500 in 2026 if the U.S. economy remains stable.
A recession could trigger a 20% decline with a 25% chance.
Stifel notes that stock valuations are historically high.
Stifel recommends hedging with defensive stocks, citing the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund and the Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF.