Why Is the Market Up If the Economy Is Getting Worse?

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April 8, 2021
Why Is the Market Up If the Economy Is Getting Worse?

Markets trade on future expectations rather than current conditions, which explains why the stock market rallied over 30% since March lows despite worsening economic data. Potential drivers of the rebound include government stimulus, optimism about medical treatments, decreased uncertainty, and the possibility that initial losses were oversold.

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