Stifel Flags Possible 5% Pullback in S&P 500 as Investors Brace for Volatile Data

Stifel expects the S&P 500 to drop about 5% to near 6,350, citing weaker sentiment and heightened uncertainty ahead of key economic and earnings data.

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Stifel Flags Possible 5% Pullback in S&P 500 as Investors Brace for Volatile Data

Stifel Flags Possible 5% Pullback in S&P 500 as Investors Brace for Volatile Data
Stifel analysts projected a potential 5% decline in the S&P 500, forecasting the index may slide toward the 6,350 level amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions and risk-averse investor positioning. The firm highlighted deteriorating short-term sentiment ahead of critical US earnings releases and employment reports expected later this week. With market participants exhibiting caution around valuation sustainability, analysts believe any negative surprises in inflation or labour-market data could amplify downside pressures. 
The outlook reflects heightened sensitivity to policy expectations as investors parse incoming data before year-end adjustments.