Tom Lee Predicts 2026 Market Volatility, AI and Blockchain to Boost Financial Sector

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Tom Lee highlighted macro-driven volatility in 2026, noting the Fed may shift to a dovish stance, potentially lifting ISM PMI above 50 and aiding industrial and energy sectors. He sees AI and blockchain cutting costs in financial services, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs acting more like tech firms. Lee warned of a sharp market drop followed by a rebound, citing historical patterns. While investor caution may curb overconfidence, he stressed that liquidity and crypto markets remain sensitive to macro shifts.

According to PANews, Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine chairman Tom Lee recently told CNBC that the Federal Reserve may adopt a more dovish monetary policy in 2026, which could boost business confidence and push the ISM PMI above 50, benefiting traditional sectors like industry, energy, and basic materials. Lee also noted that AI and blockchain technologies will reduce labor intensity and improve profit margins in the financial services sector, with leading banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs potentially behaving more like tech stocks. Despite his optimism, Lee warned of a possible sharp market decline in 2026 followed by a rebound, citing historical data showing strong performance in the fourth year after three consecutive years of gains. He emphasized that overconfidence remains a key risk, though current investor caution may help mitigate it.

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