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News · Equities · MarketWatch · Thu, Sep 24, 2026 12:00 PM

The stock market is ‘priced for perfection.’ Here’s what could drive a nearly 20% slump fo

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The stock market is ‘priced for perfection.’ Here’s what could drive a nearly 20% slump for the S&P 500 next year..

OpenBook market desk: Clocktower’s Eric Wallerstein believes stocks are headed for trouble next year, and safety-seeking investors could drive gold to $6,000 an ounce.

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