Jefferies, a major global investment bank and financial services company known for its market research and analysis, has reduced its year-end S&P 500 target from 6,000 to 5,300, citing concerns about stagflation risks from Trump administration tariffs.
While they don’t predict a recession, they expect economic slowdown to impact earnings. The S&P 500 currently sits at 5,406, and Jefferies’ new target is among Wall Street’s most conservative forecasts.
Their strategists recommend defensive sectors and identified potential “fallen angel” stocks with solid fundamentals despite recent downturns.