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The S&P 500 is eyeing a new record. Why the bond market still holds power.

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Livemint · 1m ago

The S&P 500 is eyeing a new record. Why the bond market still holds power.

The S&P 500 is approaching a new record but investors remain cautious. The index's high valuation exposes it to negative surprises, with U.S. economic growth facing threats from tariffs and geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to higher prices and slowed growth, and raising concerns of stagflation. Analysts worry this could impact company profits as consumer spending might decrease. As a result, despite the market's poised record, investors' enthusiasm is tempered by these economic uncertainties.

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