2026 Stock Market Outlook: The Impact of Fed Rate Cuts

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The article warns that the Federal Reserve's recent dissenting policy decisions, high valuation metrics like the Shiller P/E ratio, and political uncertainties surrounding its leadership pose significant risks to the stock market's stability in 2026, potentially making the Fed a 'ticking time bomb' for Wall Street.
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