Will the S&P finish positive this year?
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If the S&P 500 index value on Dec 31, 2026 at 4pm EST is above 6845.50, then the market resolves to Yes.
Market analysis
Analysis generated Aug 31, 2026
The S&P 500 is priced for a 85% chance of finishing 2026 positive, reflecting an already-massive 13.4% year-to-date gain through late August with four months remaining. Wall Street consensus targets a 5% further rise by year-end, anchored by strong earnings growth of 23% and revenue growth of 11%. Recent headwinds—Fed Chair Warsh's inflation concerns, Middle East escalation, and consumer sentiment weakness—have weighed the market in late August, yet the cushion is large enough that equities would need a severe drawdown to erase full-year gains. The high probability reflects both the lead built and analyst expectations for continued upside despite mounting near-term volatility.
As of September 9, 2026, the Kalshi odds for Will the S&P finish positive this year? are: Positive Growth: 88%. These probabilities are derived from real-money trading and update in real time.
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