Washout in the S&P 500’s P/E Ratio Could Signal a Market Bottom
Over the last several months, the S&P 500 has corrected by about 10%, and the current selloff could intensify if expectations for ongoing corporate earnings don’t rebound soon
Over the last several months, the S&P 500 has corrected by about 10%, and the current selloff could intensify if expectations for ongoing corporate earnings don’t rebound soon
As fear builds in the stock market, the stampede to buy puts can set off a chain reaction in the marketplace that can exacerbate the down move—creating that so-called “explosive” feeling that often accompanies corrections.
“Safe havens” are traditionally defined as niches of the financial markets that retain, or even gain value, during periods of heightened volatility. Recent activity in the cryptocurrency sector suggests it may not be the “safe haven” it once was.
Russia and Ukraine have technically been at war since 2014, but tensions on their shared border have risen sharply recently, with reports from the region suggesting that a full-scale war could erupt at any minute.