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U.S. Outlook: Estimating the economic impact of the market decline
Chief Economist
Since Trump’s election in 2016 through last September, U.S. equity markets were on a one-way trip to the moon.
U.S. total stock market capitalization swelled by $9.2 trillion as financial markets factored in both substantial corporate tax cuts and increased government spending into their after-tax earnings calculations. But equity markets have been on a roller coaster ride since hitting record-high levels at the end of September.
For more on this, see highlights from my report below, followed by a link to the full U.S. Outlook, delivered on Jan. 11.
Key observations:- Nearly half of stock market gains accumulated over the last two years have been wiped out in three short months.
- Further declines in consumer confidence can be expected as the reality of consumers’ lost wealth slowly sinks in.
- Real consumer spending growth in 2019 could slow to between 0.5% and 1.5% Q4/Q4.
Business growth signs remain in view during 2017
Wealth Management Strategy
Most signs point to U.S. business owners having a good year — though there may be some hiccups along the way.
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