Uncertainty is part of every investing year, and 2026 is no exception. Markets in the U.S. and around the world have been moving higher through questions about valuation, government policy, and the health of the global economy. As the current cycle enters what Keith Lerner calls the “seventh inning stretch,” investors are asking if the bull run still has room to play out.

In this episode of I’ve Been Meaning To Do That, Oscarlyn Elder and Keith Lerner have a wide-ranging discussion about the forces that will shape the year ahead in the markets. With a focus on history, data, and fundamental portfolio principles, they share their thoughts about how to navigate risk and opportunity in 2026.

Also in the discussion:

• Why the U.S. economic expansion and market cycle may still have room to run

• How investment opportunities may spread beyond the biggest tech stocks

• How gold can help you weather a volatile stock market

• Why “boring” fixed income can help stabilize your portfolio

• What investors can do to manage risk without losing sight of long-term goals.

You can download the 2026 Economic & Market Outlook: Seventh Inning Stretch, and also keep up with monthly Market Navigator reports at Truist.com/wealth/insights.

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