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AI-Fueled Bull Market May Roar Into the Early 2030s, Strategist Says
8/29/2026, 11:21:48 AM
AI-Driven Market Surge Extends Beyond the Present
U.S. equities have risen sharply for more than three years, a rally that many observers link to heightened investor enthusiasm for artificial-intelligence technologies. The surge has prompted some market participants to consider how long the upward trajectory can be sustained.
Recent Context and Drivers
The rally follows a period of “colossal gains” that began after the pandemic-era downturn and has been amplified by expectations that AI will boost corporate productivity.
Edward Yardeni – Independent Strategist
Edward Yardeni – an independent strategist and economist with a Ph.D. from Yale – has a long record of forecasting market bottoms, notably in 2009 and 2020. He is now among the most optimistic analysts, having previously predicted a “Roaring 2020s” driven by tech-enabled productivity gains.
Forecast Details and Data
Yardeni asserts there is an 80 percent probability that the current bullish phase will continue for years, carrying the market through at least the first part of the 2030s. He characterizes the outlook as “modest” given the decade’s strong performance to date. This probability figure reflects Yardeni’s personal assessment rather than a consensus forecast.
Implications for Investors
If Yardeni’s probability holds, investors might prioritize equities and AI-related sectors while maintaining “high-quality bonds and cash” as a hedge against a potential reversal. The forecast encourages a longer-term view of market exposure, suggesting that the AI narrative could sustain elevated valuations well beyond the current cycle. However, the author’s caution underscores that the outlook remains speculative, and market participants should weigh both the optimism and the inherent uncertainty surrounding future AI-driven growth.
