The U.S. stock market experienced a milder bear market in 2022 compared to historical bear markets, with a decline of 25% from its prior high, and history suggests that a new bull market is likely to follow soon.
Hong Kong stocks have entered a bear market, dropping 21 percent from their peak, as investor concerns about China's real estate sector and economic growth continue to escalate.
China's stock market has experienced a bearish performance recently, with the benchmark stock index reaching a 9-month low, and there are concerns about the longer-term equilibrium interest rate highlighted by Fed Chair Powell's remarks at the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Volatility and rising interest rates have caused a pullback in U.S. equity markets, particularly impacting the technology sector, but investors should not panic as pullbacks are normal in a bull market and present buying opportunities. China's deteriorating economic conditions and weak seasonal trends have also contributed to the selling pressure. However, support is expected to be found in the 4,200 to 4,300 range in the S&P 500, and the Federal Reserve's likely end to the rate-hiking cycle and improved earnings should provide fundamental support for investors to buy the dip.
Bank of America believes that the stock market will continue to rise as investors' bullish sentiment contradicts their conservative portfolio positioning, suggesting there is still upside potential until hedge funds increase their exposure to cyclical and high-beta stocks and economic conditions deteriorate considerably.
Investors were disappointed as early gains in stock markets reversed, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the downward trend, and stocks like Marvell Technology and Nordstrom losing ground due to their respective quarterly financial reports.
Investors should buy stocks during the August market weakness as the current pullback is just a healthy correction in a bull market, supported by economic resilience, technical analysis indicating an upward trend, insiders turning more bullish, and cautious investor sentiment.
The S&P 500 and other major indices are showing bearish signals, with potential for a significant drop, while the dollar is expected to maintain its upward trajectory and strong economic data could lead to a breakout in interest rates. Additionally, Meta's stock is on a downward trend and the KBW NASDAQ BANK Index is at risk of further decline.
September has historically been a difficult month for stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing negative returns on average, but a pullback in September doesn't necessarily mean stocks will stumble for the rest of the year if the economy remains resilient and the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates.
The recent market pullback has investors questioning if it's the start of a bear market or just a correction, but it's important to recognize that markets are inherently uncertain, and focusing on long-term goals and factors we can control is key to success in investing.
Stocks bounce back after weak job opening data, but achieving positive returns for the month remains uncertain due to market uncertainties and unanswered questions about the strength of the consumer and investor behavior. Hedge funds are increasingly taking on risk, but are still below exuberance levels, according to Société Générale.
Despite a decline in August, the US market is still in good shape, with a correction in stocks being viewed as a normal breather rather than the start of a bear market, while various trends and indicators suggest a continuation of the bullish trend.
The stock market is still in an uptrend despite a recent pullback, and there is a likelihood of higher stock prices in the near term as long as the market continues to advance within its uptrending channel. Additionally, the recent breakout in the S&P 500 is a bullish sign for the market, and commodity-related stocks have begun to outperform, making them attractive investments.
The stock market has been stagnant for over a month and it is expected to decline in its next move.
The stock market sinks as a tech selloff occurs due to investors' fear of more Fed rate hikes, with Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia all experiencing significant declines.
Stocks are drifting on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 slightly higher but on track for its first losing week in three, as concerns over a too-warm economy and higher interest rates continue to weigh on the market.
A bull market is expected to come after a bear market, and investors are advised to buy stock in Alphabet and Amazon, two companies that have recently split their stock and are likely to benefit in strong market times.
Stocks have been languishing recently as the positive sentiment around the "Goldilocks economy" fades, with market psychology and lingering negativity among investors being contributing factors.
The stock market is disregarding signs of an economic slowdown, despite historical evidence suggesting it could be a cause for concern.
The bull market in stocks remains strong despite various concerns, as indicated by the low CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and rising corporate earnings estimates.
Summary: Despite the recent drop in the stock market, defensive stocks have also been affected, presenting a buying opportunity.
The stock market experienced a correction as Treasury yields increased, causing major indexes to break key support levels and leading stocks to suffer damage, while only a few stocks held up relatively well; however, it is currently not a favorable time for new purchases in the market.
Six key reasons why bears believe the U.S. stock market is about to decline are debunked, including consumers' wealth, oil prices, inflation, Fed policy, bank loan availability, and labor shortages.
The recent market pullback continues as the S&P 500 is down 2.9% for the week and 5.9% below its high-water mark, but the broadening of market participation is a positive indicator for the sustainability of the bull market.
The recent pullback in the U.S. stock market could potentially lead to a test of the S&P 500 index's 200-day moving average, with a breakdown in the relationship between cyclical and defensive stocks being an early indication of a bearish trend change, according to analysts.
The recent decline in the market and various indicators suggest that the market may already be in or very close to a bear market, signaling the need for caution and a potential economic recession.
The stock market experienced another ugly day, with major indexes dropping and no bounce or dip buying, leading some to believe that we are in a bear market despite the lack of official acknowledgement.
Stock market timers are currently very bearish, signaling a possible contrarian buy signal as excessive bearishness is often a bullish indicator.
The recent two-week selloff in the stock market confirms a weak market and raises the possibility of new lows, indicating that the so-called bull market was just a rebound and the next bull market will be driven by different factors. Investors should focus on traditional fundamentals and cash reserves rather than poor investments.
The stock market is expected to experience a temporary rally before exhausting itself, according to technical strategist Tom DeMark, who predicts a retracement of the recent decline and a potential 62% replacement of the entire decline.
The stock market is currently experiencing a two-tiered nature, with a small group of big-cap technology stocks performing well while the majority of the market is in a clear bear market.
Stocks on Wall Street experienced a selloff as rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve policymakers put pressure on investors and dampened appetite for stocks, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both dropping around 1.1% and the Nasdaq Composite down over 1.5%; however, stocks somewhat recovered from their lows in midday trading as investors digested fresh comments from Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester.
Stocks continued to sell-off due to concerns over labor market data, ongoing labor strikes, surging oil prices, and fears of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, with the bond market being seen as the main driver behind the market action.
The recent stock market pullback accompanied by a Treasury market rout has left investors increasingly pessimistic, but extreme pessimism could potentially lead to strong stock-market gains in the future, depending on how the situation resolves.
The U.S. stock market continues to decline despite oversold conditions, and while there are potential buy signals in certain areas, confirmation is required before taking action.
Bitcoin's bear market may be over and an upward expansion is likely, according to a popular crypto analyst who compares the current situation to that before the 2016 and 2020 bull markets.
The S&P 500 has entered a bull market, marking a rise of 20% or more from its recent low, with hopes that the economy will continue to defy predictions of a recession caused by high inflation and aggressive measures taken by the Federal Reserve. However, concerns remain as the Fed is expected to continue hiking interest rates and the gains in the market have mainly been driven by a small group of stocks, raising sustainability concerns. Bull markets typically last around 5 years with gains of 177.8%, while the previous bull market lasted 21 months and the current one began on Oct. 13, 2022. The recent bear market ended on Oct. 12, 2022, with a duration of nine months and a drop of 25.4%.
A bullish formula for the stock market is emerging as the economy grows, with positive GDP growth, improving earnings, and a paused Federal Reserve leading to a bullish outlook for stocks, according to JPMorgan. The Nasdaq 100 Index is also following a similar playbook from 1999, although JPMorgan is not predicting a repeat of the mind-boggling year-end rally seen in 1999.
Treasury debt losses over the past three years have resulted in the worst bear market for the U.S. in its nearly 250-year history, with long-duration Treasury yields reaching their highest levels in over 16 years, putting pressure on U.S. stocks.
Market sentiment indicators suggest that the recent decline in the stock market may be the beginning of a larger bear market, although some indicators still signal bullish sentiment.
The current inversion of the yield curve suggests a potential bear market starting in the fall, with the stock market expected to reach 18-month highs this year and all-time highs in 2024.
The recent rally in the U.S. stock market is likely a short-term uptick within a longer-term downtrend, as the optimism of stock market timers exceeds historical expectations.
The market dashboard is showing negative trends with major equity indexes violating support and turning bearish, while near-term trends remain neutral and bearish, and several stochastic levels are overbought but lack bearish crossover signals, leading to a belief that the current correction has not yet been completed.
The author suggests that the recent price decline in the market may be the start of another bear market, and they believe the key indicator to watch for confirmation is a divergence between the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 indices, specifically if the Russell 2000 breaks below last year's bear market lows.
The ongoing bond market selloff is causing the worst Treasury bear market in history, but investors are not panicking due to the orderly nature of the decline and the presence of institutional investors and shorter-term bonds as alternative options.
Despite the current strong rally, the American stock market is not expected to reclaim its previous peak in the near future due to geopolitical risks, uncertainty about inflation and interest rates, and political dysfunction in Washington, resulting in a slow grind lower, leaving room for both bullish and bearish sentiments.
Bank of America's Bull and Bear Indicator, a contrarian buy signal, has entered "Buy" territory, indicating a potential median gain of 5% for the stock market.
Investor positioning in stocks has become very bearish, triggering a contrarian buy signal and setting up the asset class for a short-term rally, according to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett.
Bank of America's Bull & Bear Indicator is now in "extreme bearish" territory, signaling a contrarian buy signal for stocks and riskier assets, despite outflows from emerging markets and high-yield bonds.
