As we wrap up the year, we’re trading headlines for holiday wishes. 🎄

In this special year-end episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman shares her “12 Days of Christmas” market wish list for 2026. It's a mix of realistic hopes, long shots, and conversation-starting ideas you can take straight to the holiday dinner table.

From interest rates and inflation to global markets, housing, earnings growth, and government policy, this episode walks through what could shape the year ahead, and why each of these wishes matters for investors.

Not all wishes come true, but understanding them helps you think more clearly about risk, opportunity, and diversification as we head into the new year.

🎧 Thanks for listening this year — and happy holidays from all of us at Markets with Megan.

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To see Megan's White paper on the 12 Days of Christmas Wishlist for markets, go to: https://verdence.com/insight/christmas-wishlist-for-2026/

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