Will the US S&P 500 Index close above 7,000 for the first time before the end of the 2027 calendar year?

S&P 500 Hits 7,000 by 2027

This prediction asks if the S&P 500 Index will close above $7,000$ for the first time before the end of 2027. With the index trading around $6,200$ in November 2025, this implies an average annual return of roughly $6.1\%$ over two years, or slightly higher if the increase is front-loaded.

AI and Productivity as Catalysts

The majority **'Yes'** vote reflects the consensus view that the integration of **Generative AI** and broader automation will drive significant productivity gains across major US corporations from 2026 onwards. This, combined with falling interest rates (allowing for multiple expansion) and strong corporate earnings growth, makes the $7,000$ target a highly achievable milestone for the primary US stock index by the end of 2027.