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Trump-Era Stock Rally May End Soon, Backed by 150 Years of History
business1 month ago

Trump-Era Stock Rally May End Soon, Backed by 150 Years of History

The Motley Fool argues the Trump-era bull market, while strong, is likely to end sooner rather than later, citing more than 150 years of precedent and a current CAPE ratio around 40—the second-highest on record—as signs of overvaluation. While buybacks boosted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped earnings, history suggests substantial declines can follow high valuations, though the exact timing remains uncertain and CAPE is not a precise timing tool.

via The Motley Fool|
#business#buybacks#cape-ratio
Tariffs and a High CAPE Signal Possible S&P Downturn
business2 months ago

Tariffs and a High CAPE Signal Possible S&P Downturn

Tariffs are effectively a tax on U.S. consumption, potentially slowing growth by raising costs for consumers and firms. The S&P 500 is trading with a CAPE ratio above 39, a level historically followed by weak returns and drawdowns, a pattern echoing the dot-com crash. While earnings may accelerate in 2025–26, investors are advised to be cautious, consider preserving cash, and tilt portfolios toward long-term wealth rather than chasing volatility.

via The Motley Fool|
#business#cape-ratio#economic-growth
Tariffs and Sky-High Valuations Forewarn a Market Pullback
business2 months ago

Tariffs and Sky-High Valuations Forewarn a Market Pullback

Despite a 14% gain in the S&P 500 over the past year, investors face risk as Trump’s tariffs loom and the CAPE ratio nears dot-com-era highs (around 39.9). History suggests such levels precede declines—about 4% next year and 20% over the following two years. Goldman Sachs says tariffs are largely paid by consumers, ISM manufacturing has contracted for 10 straight months, and jobs growth was modest last year. With potential EU retaliation and 13% of U.S. imports affected, investors should review portfolios, hold cash for dips, and remain wary even as AI optimism persists.

via The Motley Fool|
#business#cape-ratio#sp500
Wall Street's Hidden Risk: Lessons from History on Tariffs and Market Stability
finance6 months ago

Wall Street's Hidden Risk: Lessons from History on Tariffs and Market Stability

The article warns that despite recent stock market highs driven by optimism and technological growth, historical patterns suggest that overvaluation, as indicated by the high CAPE ratio, and ongoing trade tensions with tariffs could lead to significant market declines, making current valuations a potential ticking time bomb for investors.

via The Motley Fool|
#cape-ratio#finance#inflation