The Federal Reserve Is Raising Red Flags and the S&P 500 Is Ringing the Alarm Heading Into 2026

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has been on a historic bull run since reaching the bottom of the bear market in 2022. The index has nearly doubled from its low point that year, fueled by the massive trend in artificial intelligence.But as the bull market enters its fourth year, there are a growing number of red flags investors can't afford to ignore. The Federal Reserve has shown increasing signs of uncertainty in the future of the economy. And while the stock market isn't the economy, the S&P 500 is ringing an alarm that suggests any weakness in the economy could have a major impact on stock values in 2026.Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept 17, 2025. Image source: Federal Reserve Board of Governors.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool