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Negative Headlines Threaten Confidence, But U.S. Resilience May Prevail
Market Sight|Lines
Lately, the headlines have turned quite negative, which may well be dampening Animal Spirits. We discuss the potential influence of the media on the economy and markets, then look to how U.S. resilience may prevail to sustain economic and market growth.
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Market Declines and Subsequent Returns
CIO Office Volatilty Resources
Since 1929 there have been 21 instances where the S&P 500 declined more than 15% from its local peak, with an average decline of 35%. Equity returns, however, are often strong following sharp declines with the subsequent 12-month return averaging 47%. That’s why it’s important for investors to maintain composure and stick to their investment plan.
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Potomac Perspective
Washington Policy Strategy
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” takes shape, as Congress prepares to consider proposed tax breaks and spending cuts. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss the latest from Capitol Hill, including a possible crack in the Senate’s bipartisan crypto coalition.
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Stifel Bits
A breezy, lighthearted approach to our insights
Think your job’s hard? Try becoming a U.S. licensed customs broker. One must pass a 4.5-hour, open-book exam with 80 confusing questions on tariffs, classifications, and fees. The average pass rate? Just 21%. This includes one exam in 2019, where only 4.2% passed.
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Weekly Market Perspectives
For the week ending May 9, 2025
The S&P 500 fell 0.5% last week. The Fed meeting provided no major surprises, as Fed officials continue to take a measured “wait-and-see” approach, given trade policy uncertainty.
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