Nasdaq Investor Relations Intelligence

    Q1 2026 Insights

    Nasdaq IR Intelligence Macro Trends Report

    Download the Macro Trends Report for more key takeaways from Q1 2026.


    Nasdaq IR Intelligence provides insights into approximately $35 trillion of near real-time trading data, revealing the entities responsible for daily capital movements. By utilizing proprietary data and analytics, our team outlines macroeconomic trends anticipated for Q1 2026.

    Some key takeaways include:

    • Institutional investors have adopted a more balanced positioning compared with the concentrated technology exposure that defined 2025.
    • Monetary policy expectations continue to play a central role in shaping market sentiment.
    • The Fed has maintained a cautious tone, reiterating that policy decisions will remain data-dependent.
    • While market participants anticipate at least one rate cut later in 2026, policymakers remain divided on the pace of easing.
    • Earnings growth expectations for 2026 remain positive, though forecasts have moderated slightly following the strong rebound seen through 2025.

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