No, the Stock Market Isn't a "Leading Indicator" of Economic Prosperity

No, the Stock Market Isn’t a “Leading Indicator” of Economic Prosperity

10/20/2020 Chris Calton

In an unhampered economy, stock prices would reflect the availability of savings for investment and capital. But in an inflationary economy, rising stock prices suggest something very different.

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Original Article: "No, the Stock Market Isn't a "Leading Indicator" of Economic Prosperity".

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