[Deutsche Bank Predicts S&P 500 Index May Reach 8,000 Points by End of Next Year] Deutsche Bank Research Institute stated that 2026, driven by artificial intelligence, may witness a strong rally, with the S&P 500 Index expected to surpass 8,000 points by the end of next year. Jim Reid, the bank's Global Head of Macro and Thematic Research, pointed out that rapid investment and application in the AI sector will continue to dominate market sentiment and may lead to future productivity gains. He mentioned that the year-end target of 8,000 points set by the U.S. equity strategy team is worth noting, as their forecasting track record has been outstanding.