Stock Market Euphoria Peaks – But a Correction Shadows Bullish Earnings

The U.S. stock market is climbing upwards on positive earnings. Strategists say that the markets might be entering a “euphoria” phase. The U.S. stock market marches forward with strong momentum buoyed by optimistic earnings from tech giants.

While there are no clear signs of correction, strategists see the emergence of warning signs as the markets enter a phase of “euphoria.”
Economists foresee a continuous increase in the U.S. liquidity, which might offset risks coming from euphoric markets.

The U.S. stock market is climbing upwards on positive earnings reports, specifically from tech companies. Strategists say that the markets might be entering a “euphoria” phase, which could threaten the upside momentum. The S&P 500 surged by 7% since July 28, increasing by 225.18 points to 3,443.62 points.

Tech stocks primarily fueled the strong uptrend of the stock market throughout July and August. Tech giants, like Salesforce, have seen double-digit percentage spikes following optimistic earnings.

There are clear catalysts behind the stock market, many of which are fundamental. High earnings, stabilizing COVID-19 cases across many states, and the path to economic recovery led the stock market sentiment to rebound.

Throughout the past month, the 30-year Treasury yield has gradually increased from 1.23 to 1.39. The rising return indicates that investors have increasingly entered the stock market since early August.

The U.S. stock market increased by 53.91% since its bear market bottom on March 23. Yet, the Federal Reserve is showing signs of additional fiscal policies to buoy the economy. The confluence of rising liquidity and favorable Fed policies could offset the warnings emerging as a consequence of the markets seeing a euphoria stage.

Stock Market Euphoria Peaks – But a Correction Shadows Bullish Earnings, CCN, Aug 26