2026 Outlook: Trendlines over headlines

Join Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) strategists for a live conference call discussing the outlook for the economy, markets, and investments in 2026. Help us build the conversation by sending your questions to WFII@wellsfargo.com by close of business Monday, December 8.

Darrell Cronk, President of WFII and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Wealth & Investment Management (WIM), leads a strategist roundtable discussion about:

• Our expectations for the U.S. and global economies in 2026, including a discussion of tariffs, inflation, the labor market, and interest rates;
• Our guidance on finding the next potential opportunities to invest in the rise of artificial intelligence;
• Our top portfolio positioning ideas, including how to adjust income portfolios for lower short-term yields and how private investment vehicles can help with diversification.

Darrell Cronk, CFA
President of WFII
Chief Investment Officer, WIM

Paul Christopher, CFA
Head of Global Investment Strategy

Tracie McMillion, CFA
Head of Asset Allocation Strategy

Brian Rehling, CFA
Head of Global Fixed Income Strategy

Mark Steffen, CFA, CAIA
Global Alternative Investment Strategist

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