My forecast for 2025 was correct. The S&P 500 rose from 5800 to approximately 6800. My monthly forecast was right for many months and wrong for one or two. The monthly forecasts for 2026 are posted in the sidebar under the title "S&P 500 Monthly Forecasts". Please note that I expect 2026 to be much more chaotic than 2025. Saturn and Mercury will fall and retrograde during the first quarter, followed by a conjunction of Mars and Saturn in the second quarter. Both Saturn and Mars will fall in the third quarter. Consequently, there can be a few corrections of the order of 8-10%, but the year could still end up flat for the S&P 500 due to the conjunction of Jupiter and Mars and the strength of Venus in the last quarter.
The picture above depicts how the S&P 500 could behave in 2026, though I am not sure how much of it will actually materialize. Still, it is worth keeping in mind. This chart is based on monthly solar return charts, so there is only a single flat line for that month, but there may be significant volatility during that month. This chart shows that we may move up and down in 2026, but may end up unchanged. However, one needs to be careful during the periods Feb 17-March 16, July 17-Aug 16, and Oct 17-Dec 16, 2026.

During the period (05/18/2026 - 06/17/2026), the U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P500, moved higher from 7400 to 7420. I was also expecting a slightly higher month.

The U.S. stock market is likely to move sideways during the period (Jun 18, 2026, to Jul 18, 2026), with a slight upward bias. Venus is closest to the Ascendant degree, and it is placed in Leo, a sign ruled by its enemy, the Sun, which weakens its influence. Neptune is also close to the Ascendant and occupies the ninth house, a supportive placement. The closest major aspect is a trine between the Moon in Leo and Saturn in its sign of fall. While trines are usually beneficial, Saturn's weakness reduces the positive impact of this aspect. Taking all factors into account, the outlook appears neutral to mildly positive. Therefore, the stock market may remain largely range-bound, with the possibility of modest gains.

The U.S. stock market may trend lower during next period (July 19 - Aug 18). The primary negative factor is fallen Saturn on the fourth-house cusp. Saturn squares retrograde Mercury and opposes the Moon in Libra, creating a highly unfavorable pattern. Mars is placed in Gemini, a sign ruled by its enemy Mercury, and occupies the sixth house. In addition, weak Mars and weak Venus form a square, adding further downside pressure. Although Uranus, Neptune, and Jupiter form a supportive configuration, their positive influence is unlikely to offset the weakness of Saturn, Mars, and Venus. Considering all factors together, this solar month appears likely to be volatile and end lower.

In May 2026, the price of gold fell from 4640 to 4570. I was expecting it to go slightly higher.
The gold price may go lower in June 2026. The conjunction of Jupiter and the Moon in Cancer in the monthly solar return chart, based on the Gold-London FIX (2/19/1968), is very unfavorable. Jupiter is not only strong but also conjunct another benefic planet, the Moon. A strong planet indicates an abundance of the commodity, leading to lower prices. Although Saturn is still weak, it is not enough to counteract the conjunction of Jupiter and the Moon. I, therefore, think the price of gold may fall in June 2026.

Bitcoin prices moved from $ 78,000 to $ 74,000 in May 2026. I was expecting it to go slightly higher.

The price of Bitcoin may trade in a range in June 2026. The monthly solar chart starts on June 04, 2026, at 03:33. The planet Saturn has fallen in Aries and occupies the twelfth house along with Neptune. This is a neutral setup. An exalted Jupiter makes an opposition aspect with the Moon. This is a favorable setup. Rahu makes a square aspect with Uranus, and a trine aspect with Mercury. Taken together, it is possible that Bitcoin's price may remain within a range in June 2026.