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US households are sitting on record amounts of stock. That could be bad news for the market.


Published on 2025-03-19 20:01:24 - Insider
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  • "With this much optimism, one must ask how much liquidity is left around to buy," Ned Davis Research said.

The article from Business Insider discusses the current state of the stock market, highlighting several key points. It notes that household equity ownership has reached a peak, with 62% of Americans owning stocks, which is the highest since 2008. This widespread ownership could potentially lead to a market peak, as historical data suggests that when stock ownership is at its highest, the market might be nearing a top. Additionally, CEO confidence has been declining, with the Conference Board's measure of CEO confidence dropping to its lowest since 2016, signaling potential economic slowdown or recession fears. Ned Davis Research (NDR) has also indicated that the S&P 500 might not see significant growth until 2025, predicting a period of consolidation or stagnation due to these factors. The article also touches on the Federal Reserve's actions, suggesting that the end of rate hikes might not immediately boost the market as expected, given the current economic indicators and sentiment.

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