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Nika and Kian will discuss the remarkable shift in U.S. investor sentiment over recent years, moving from the uncertainty of the pandemic era to the optimism of 2024 and early 2025. Theyâll analyze the factors driving this sentiment and explore whether this newfound confidence is justifiedâor setting the stage for potential pitfalls.
Investor sentiment in the U.S. has made a dramatic recovery since the early 2020s, when the COVID-19 pandemic cast a long shadow over markets. In 2023 and 2024, the S&P 500 surged by 18% and 24.3%, respectively, buoyed by economic growth, easing inflation, and Federal Reserve rate cuts. Vanguardâs investor surveys show rising confidence among individuals and institutions alike, with long-term return expectations hitting 7.9%âan all-time high. However, questions remain: Are investors overlooking risks like geopolitical instability and the possibility of over-optimism? While the market outlook appears bright, cautious optimism remains essential.
Tune in as Nika and Kian break down what these shifts in sentiment mean for investors like you.
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