If you Google the word “recession” you’ll notice a clear trend - search spikes tend to peak during actual recessions. Last week, Google searches for “recession” were at an all-time high. But today's guest notes that this doesn’t necessarily signal an impending downturn. In fact, the data tells her that the market might have hidden opportunities for growth, and that the current market drop might not be as bad as investors think. Joining the show today to share which market indicators are shaping her analysis this week is Fidelity Director of Quantitative Market Strategy, Denise Chisholm.

Recorded on March 27, 2025.

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