Motley Fool Money Resolutions for 2026… and some reckless predictions!. January 2, 2026
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Jan 2, 2026 Scott and Andrew kick off the New Year reflecting on their quiet celebrations and the pitfalls of dramatic resolutions. They emphasize the power of small, consistent actions in life and investing. The duo makes wild predictions for 2026, discussing interest rates, market dynamics, and the rise of humanoid robots. They tackle the challenges in AI investments and the uncertain fate of companies like NVIDIA. Amid tectonic shifts in energy and geopolitical realms, they highlight the importance of flexibility in thinking and decision-making.
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One Push-Up A Day Scales
- Andrew Page describes habitually doing one set of push-ups daily and gathering strength over months.
- He uses this to illustrate how tiny repeated actions accumulate into meaningful gains.
Plan For Rate Uncertainty
- Expect rate cycles and plan for both scenarios; Andrew Page predicts rates will end lower, Scott Phillips predicts higher.
- Avoid betting the farm on single rate forecasts and focus on portfolio resilience to rate moves.
Elevated Asset Prices Can Persist
- Asset prices can stay elevated because cash alternatives offer poor real returns and politicians favour stability.
- Andrew Page argues stocks, property, gold and Bitcoin may all rise despite stretched valuations.