When this ridiculous stock market implodes once more, strategists will be scampering to explain how some unexpected event caused losses that “no one could predict.” That of course will be just as false then as it was in 2000 and 2008. The below chart offers a reality check for anyone wishing to stay awake and ahead of the curve.
Data source see: Factset
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In both directions. h/t @LanceRoberts
This is really pretty incredible.
US household holdings of equities and mutual funds reached a record 278% of disposable personal income in the second quarter of 2026, up from just 29% in 1982, amplifying the stock market’s influence on consumer spending and economic activity.
