The Next Stage of the Market Correction

TL;DR

Mike Wilson (Morgan Stanley) expects one final, uncomfortable market drawdown before a pivot, citing AI, elections, and liquidity as the key clearing events.

Key facts

• S&P 500 Support Level: 7100-7200
• Russell 3000 Stocks Down >20%: 60
• Semiconductor Index Forecast: 10-15

Key points

• The equity market is in a classic mid-cycle transition, with a rotation toward high-quality, asset-light, services-oriented businesses.
• Material support for the S&P 500 is expected in the 7100 to 7200 range if the index moves lower.
• Three clearing events are necessary for a durable market low: resolution of AI return-on-capital concerns, the passing of midterm election uncertainty, and a stabilization of financial liquidity.
• Semiconductors are identified as a key benchmark for the broader market, with a potential 10-15% downside into mid-November.

Notable quotes

I believe the high quality S&P 500 index may still have some unfinished business. Until that plays out, I don't think we can say the adjustment is complete.

— Mike Wilson

If the index does move lower, I believe 7100 to 7200 on the S&P 500 is where the correction should find material support.

— Mike Wilson

Specifically, I see another 10-15% lower for the semiconductor index into mid-November.

— Mike Wilson

Structured claims — 7

1. 1
   The equity market correction that began in June is currently in its final, albeit uncomfortable, stage.

   “I think the correction in equity markets that began in June is in the final stages. But the final stage can be very uncomfortable.”
2. 2
   The S&P 500 index should find material support between 7100 and 7200 if it moves lower.

   “If the index does move lower, I believe 7100 to 7200 on the S&P 500 is where the correction should find material support.”
3. 3
   The semiconductor index is expected to decline another 10-15% into mid-November.

   “Specifically, I see another 10-15% lower for the semiconductor index into mid-November.”
4. 4
   Investors are questioning the return on capital and funding viability for AI-related spending.
5. 5
   Roughly 60% of Russell 3000 stocks have declined more than 20% since June.

   “Roughly 60% of the Russell 3000 stocks are down more than 20% since June.”
6. 6
   Financial conditions have tightened to a level resembling 2018 and 2022, despite modest Federal Reserve tightening.
7. 7
   Post-midterm election periods have historically yielded strong market returns.

Source

Source

morgan-stanley-podcast-series

Record title

The Next Stage of the Market Correction

Published

Oct 26, 2026

URL

https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/rss.art19.com/episodes/8099c51e-bf9c-4688-9a98-d9877fb49b12.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIgtTeW5vcmIGOgZFVA%3D%3D--ffe19e866c07805b0886b8104dd6247347257c59

Manifest ID

1793050717399542306

Source evidence

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