5 Contrarian Economic Bets Wall Street Is Ignoring In 2026 — And That Can Make You Win Big

By the end of 2025, the U.S. economy feels almost in a Nirvana state.Economic growth has been strong. Inflation has cooled. The Federal Reserve has already delivered three consecutive rate cuts. Stocks are at record highs, not just among mega-caps but even small caps. • iShares Russell 2000 ETF stock is approaching key resistance levels. What’s behind IWM new highs?Even the loudest fears such as trade tariffs, AI-driven layoffs, or a policy mistake failed to materialize. The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow is trackin ...