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BEARISH STABLE SPX

High CAPE ratios historically predict low single-digit returns over the following decade, suggesting the S&P 500 faces a lost decade ahead

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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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≈ RELATED SPX CAPE Valuation Correction Risk BEARISH SPX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Tech Sector Drag on S&P 500 BEARISH NDX ⚔ COMPETING S&P 500 Political Tailwind Rally BULLISH SPX ≈ RELATED S&P 500 Recession Trough Forecast BEARISH SPX ⚔ COMPETING S&P 500 Diversification Return Enhancement BULLISH SPX ≈ RELATED S&P 500 Composition Distorts Valuation BEARISH SPX
SOURCE EVIDENCE

"When Kostin made his call, the CAPE ratio was at 38-times earnings, implying low-single-digit annualized returns. Today, the S&P 500's CAPE ratio sits at 40, putting implied returns right around 0%."

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