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Jun 2022
1h 11m

The End of 'The Everything Bubble'

NEW YORK TIMES OPINION
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This week, the S&P 500 entered what analysts refer to as a bear market. The index has plunged around 22 percent from its most recent peak in January. Many growth stocks and crypto assets have crashed double or triple that amount. New home sales declined 17 percent in April, causing some analysts to argue that the housing market has peaked. And, in response ... Show More
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