
Bear-Market Warning: Recession Likely This Year, S&P May Dive 30% by End-2026
Economist Gary Shilling says a US recession is almost inevitable this year and the S&P 500 could drop as much as 30% by year-end 2026, citing stretched valuations (Shiller CAPE near highs, price-to-sales/book at record levels), a cooling consumer, a frozen housing market due to higher rates, and weak business investment outside AI-related capex. He argues only a fiscal stimulus burst or unexpectedly strong consumer demand could avert a downturn, both unlikely, signaling a significant market correction in the near term.


