Experts Predict Stock Market Crash Amid Recession Risks and Inflation Concerns
Wall Street braces for potential downturn as economic indicators and AI frenzy fuel market overvaluation.
- Wall Street experts warn of a potential stock market crash due to recession risks, high inflation, and overvaluation driven by AI frenzy.
- Paul Dietrich, chief investment strategist at B. Riley Wealth Management, predicts a 30% market downturn if a recession occurs, with the S&P 500 potentially tumbling by over a third.
- Investor sentiment remains divided, with 42% feeling optimistic about the market's future, despite the highest odds of a recession since the 2008 financial crisis.
- Inflation concerns persist, with consumer prices rising more than expected and core inflation at its highest in eight months.
- The bond market and economic indicators signal an 85% chance of a recession in 2024, challenging the stock market's recent rally.