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27 Oct 2026, 11:10 UTC · 2h ago
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Expectations of continued rate hikes through 2027 and sustained Treasury yields above 5% create a headwind for growth-oriented stocks and companies with significant debt refinancing needs. The downward revision of the S&P 500 target for next year suggests a cooling of equity risk premium expectations across the broad market.
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A CNBC survey of 30 experts shows 93% expect the Fed to pause rates this week, while 76% anticipate a hike in December.
Newpublished 2026-10-27 for a meeting this week
So whatThe anticipated December hike and an average of two hikes in 2027 will pressure growth-stock multiples in Q4.
More negative than 87% of claims this week
Survey respondents forecast the S&P 500 target for next year to be 8,033, down from 8,274 in the prior survey.
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Newcompares current forecast to prior survey
So whatThis represents a ~3% reduction in the forward-looking equity risk premium expectation for FY2027.
More negative than 79% of claims this week
The average 10-year Treasury yield is forecast to remain above 5% this year and drop to 4.8% in 2027.
Priced indiscusses general yield bands and 2027 outlook
So whatSustained yields above 5% increase the cost of refinancing corporate debt maturing in late 2026.
More negative than 71% of claims this week
More than half of surveyed experts now believe Democrats will control both houses in next week's congressional election, up from 29%.
Newforecast for next week's election
So what41% of respondents expect higher deficits regardless of the party winning, potentially impacting long-term bond supply.
More negative than 65% of claims this week
The 6-month forecast for U.S. crude oil is $88 a barrel, up from $82 in the September survey.
Newcomparing current forecast to September survey
So whatThe $6 increase in oil forecasts adds upward pressure to the CPI, which is currently at 3.7%.
More positive than 42% of claims this week
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