The S&P 500 Lost 40% in Real Terms from 1968 to 1982. History Says It Could Happen Again.

The article warns that stretched equity valuations and recent index highs may be vulnerable if inflation persists. It frames current bullish sentiment as potentially fragile given Wall Street’s history of punishing expensive markets in inflationary regimes. The piece is cautionary rather than event-driven, with limited immediate market impact.

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The article warns that stretched equity valuations and recent index highs may be vulnerable if inflation persists. It frames current bullish sentiment as potentially fragile given Wall Street’s history of punishing expensive markets in inflationary regimes. The piece is cautionary rather than event-driven, with limited immediate market impact.