Just a few days into 2026, Americans should treasure their time with family and friends during the too-busy and too-short holiday season and be excited for what’s in store for this year.
Although my predictions come with an asterisk because it is impossible to forecast the future accurately, here are a few predictions for the year ahead.
› Regarding the affordability crisis, the political buzz term of 2025, my inner crystal ball tells me that things should improve for hard-working Americans. For starters, in 2026, lower- and middle-class Americans, those most affected by the chronic cost-of-living increase over the past few years, will receive welcome news when they file their federal taxes and receive a substantial refund.
› The Trump administration’s focus on bringing manufacturing jobs back to America should begin to bear fruit as companies break ground on new factories, and the administration’s pro-domestic energy production posture, also known as “drill, baby, drill,” creates high-paying jobs and substantially reduces energy costs.
› Overall, the administration’s efforts to refute climate alarmism; end the green energy scam; eliminate unnecessary and onerous regulations; reduce fraud, waste and corruption; and return sovereignty to the states and the people will create a more dynamic, robust and innovation-friendly environment in 2026. I think U.S. GDP growth could exceed 4% next year.