It is not only the classic doomsayers like Burry who fear a recession and a big drop, but also more positive investors. Despite this, the markets are still rising. But is this just a false signal? What needs to happen for growth to continue despite all the negative predictions?
The market has had a great year so far in 2023, but that won't last forever. After an exceptionally strong January, the S&P 500 index rose by a surprising amount. Technology has done surprisingly well, as have cryptocurrencies, and some are hoping that the Federal Reserve 's efforts to raise interest rates will start to lose a little bit of momentum. In other words, investors are feeling optimistic, less risk averse and less worried about the economic slowdown.
But experts say there is plenty of evidence that the rally may continue - for some time. Not forever, but there is…