After a year of broad-based gains, many investors feel both upbeat and uncertain looking toward 2026.

Equities extended their bull run in 2025, but valuations remain historically stretched amid a sharp dispersion of returns across sectors. Cash offered both safety and income for a while, but it no longer seems attractive as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. And the U.S. economy appears resilient, yet a K-shaped split shows prosperity for wealthier households diverging from mounting strain for others.

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