Animal Spirits: The Pandemic Broke the Economy

On today’s show, we talk about why the first 6 months of the year were one of the worst ever for financial markets, why it’s so difficult to gauge the economy right now, what’s priced into the stock market, the worst earnings call ever, the psychology behind inflation and much more.

The Worst 6 Months Ever For Financial Markets

The first 6 months of 2022 were dreadful for financial markets. In fact, you could argue we just lived through one of the worst 6 month periods EVER for stocks and bonds. This isn’t hyperbole. The data backs it up. Here’s a look at the rolling six month returns1 for the S&P 500 going back…