• Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s 2026 Midyear Outlook flagged volatile, headline-driven markets, urging disciplined positioning anchored in fundamentals.
• Forecasts: U.S. GDP growth 2.2% by end-2026; CPI inflation 3.4%.
• S&P 500 year-end 2026 price target range set at 7,800-8,000; 2027 range 8,600-8,800.
• Federal funds rate target held at 3.5%-3.75% for end-2026; same range projected for end-2027.
• Strategy themes emphasized broader AI exposure, selective equities, renewed focus on international stocks, income positioning, disciplined use of volatility.

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