Markets Post Worst First Half of a Year in Decades

[Earl]

Markets Post Worst First Half of a Year in Decades
Investors gird for more volatility; almost everything—from stocks to bonds and crypto—falls to start 2022


Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable IndicatorsPlay video: Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable Indicators
Recent stock market performance has gotten people talking about a possible U.S. recession. So what are the leading economic indicators that have been solid recession trackers, and what can you do to prepare for a recession? WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang
By Akane Otani
Updated June 30, 2022 4:33 pm ET

Global markets closed out their most bruising first half of a year in decades, leaving investors bracing for the prospect of further losses.

Accelerating inflation and rising interest rates fueled a months-long rout that left few markets unscathed. The S&P 500 fell 21% through Thursday, suffering its worst first half of a year since 1970, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Investment-grade bonds, as measured by the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond exchange-traded fund, lost 11%—posting their worst start to a year in history.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/markets-head-toward-worst-start-to-a-year-in-decades-11656551051

 

[Earl]

Biden/Kam and the far left Democrat Socialist loons are driving America into the ground.

They are harming hard working Americans.

Eighty five (85) percent of Americans believe America is on the wrong track...80% of Democrats believe we are on the wrong track.

 

[Earl]

Biden and Kam should resign and apologize for the harm they have done to hard working Americans and their families.

 

[Althea]

Markets Post Worst First Half of a Year in Decades
Investors gird for more volatility; almost everything—from stocks to bonds and crypto—falls to start 2022


Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable IndicatorsPlay video: Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable Indicators
Recent stock market performance has gotten people talking about a possible U.S. recession. So what are the leading economic indicators that have been solid recession trackers, and what can you do to prepare for a recession? WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang
By Akane Otani
Updated June 30, 2022 4:33 pm ET

Global markets closed out their most bruising first half of a year in decades, leaving investors bracing for the prospect of further losses.

Accelerating inflation and rising interest rates fueled a months-long rout that left few markets unscathed. The S&P 500 fell 21% through Thursday, suffering its worst first half of a year since 1970, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Investment-grade bonds, as measured by the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond exchange-traded fund, lost 11%—posting their worst start to a year in history.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/markets-head-toward-worst-start-to-a-year-in-decades-11656551051

Duh. The Fed stopped pumping billions into the market. Corporations are posting record profits right now.

The market is a sham, and has nothing to do with the actual economy.

 

[Earl]

Out of control inflation, borders, food shortages, gas prices, and crime will be the catalysts for change in November.

Even 80% of Democrats want a change in the direction of the country.

 

[Earl]

Biden's economic handling hits rock bottom in new poll
https://www.nbcnews.com › meet-the-press › first-read
Jun 16, 2022 — Just 29% of Americans approve of the job president Joe Biden is doing on the economy and all signs point to a long road ahead.

 

[Concart]

The market and the economy are only loosely tied. The market was due for a correction. Smart people know that and know how to deal with market fluctuations. I’m smart. Earl is not. I’ve lost 10% value wise but my income hasn’t been impacted at all because the economy is actually doing just fine. Inflation is beginning to tick down and unemployment remains low. I think if there is a recession it’s a self fulfilling type that won’t last long. B