3 surprises that could rattle markets in 2026, according to Morgan Stanley

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• Morgan Stanley predicts three major surprises that could alter the market landscape in 2026.
• Strategists are eyeing a productivity boost, a changing regime for stocks & bonds, and a commodities rally.
• The bank is one of many on Wall Street expecting another year of solid stock gains.

Forecasters largely expect more good times ahead for the stock market next year, but there are always surprises and risks that could upend the outlook.