Outside the Box Expect lower interest rates, tech-sector growth and international-stock gains in 2026. Here’s why. Published: Jan. 8, 2026 at 8:35 a.m. ET Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s outlook this year is all about tuning out the markets’ noise and staying anchored on the trends we expect to drive investments and the economy in 2026. Our top five portfolio ideas are intended to help investors stay focused on what matters for long-term growth. 1.