Animal Spirits Episode 61: The Bear Market

Posted by

On this week’s Animal Spirits with Michael & Ben we discuss:

  • The carnage in the stock market.
  • Does this mean we’re going into a recession?
  • How historically bad is the latest quarter in stocks?
  • Why young people should be happy about the drop in stock prices.
  • Why the Fed can’t win no matter what they do?
  • Will it be the Fed’s fault if we go into a recession?
  • Is “influencer” the worst word of 2018?
  • Why do people trade more in their taxable accounts?
  • How taxes impact investment decisions.
  • How different generations consume their news.
  • A terrific Reddit thread.
  • Why CEOs get too much credit when things go well and too much blame when things go wrong.
  • What happened to GE?
  • An underrated Christmas movie pick and much more.

Listen here:

Stories mentioned:

Books mentioned:

Charts mentioned:

Videos mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkThGmNVlNM

Email us at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, recommendations, or questions.

Follow us on Facebook.

Subscribe here:

This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment.

The commentary in this “post” (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Ritholtz Wealth Management employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Ritholtz Wealth Management or performance returns of any Ritholtz Wealth Management Investments client.

References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others.

The Compound Media, Inc., an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here: https://www.ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers

Please see disclosures here.

More from my site