GOLDMAN CLIENTS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT STOCKS Investors are broadly bullish on equities heading into 2026, according to a recent Goldman Sachs client survey. Forty-seven percent of respondents said they are slightly bullish on the S&P 500, while 14% reported being outright bullish. Optimism also extends to the U.S. economy, with 85% expecting real GDP growth of 1.5% to 3.5% next year. Sentiment toward corporate bonds is more cautious, as most expect credit spreads to widen. Respondents generally foresee lower Treasury yields and hold mixed views on artificial intelligence investments.(*Walter Bloomberg)