stock market drop: Why is this Wall Street analyst predicting a stock market drop in the US?

In an interview, a leading Wall Street analyst has predicted that the US Stocks could drop by as much as 5% by the end of 2024 due to an overall economic gloom. Recently, it was found that consumer confidence is at its lowest level in recent times. Sam Stovall who is CFRA Research’s Chief investment strategist said there has been a recent surge in stock prices which is mostly tech-driven. He predicted that this will also fall by the end of this year after data pertaining to consumer confidence for the month of June is published. It is expected to show a slowdown in the economy.

Drop in stock prices:

He pointed out that the tech sector has been one of the few bright spots in the stock market. Recently, AI Chipmaker Nvidia surged past Apple and Microsoft to become the most valued company in the world. It is presently valued at more than $3.3 trillion. He added that one sector cannot hold on for too long even as economic indicators point towards a slowdown in the economy in the coming months. In this interview to Yahoo, he also said that a single piece of bad news related to the economy such as the collapse of bank can accelerate the downfall of stock prices. Investors will pull out of the markets.

Consequences:
Many Americans invest their savings in the stock market and this helps them in preparing for their retirement. Hence, any potential slowdown or fall in stock prices can impact their consumption and investments. Recently, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan had warned that consumers and business houses were reigning in their spending.

FAQs:

What has been the professional experience of Sam Stovall?
He has previously served as the Managing Director for S&P Global. He is presently a leading Wall Street analyst.

What is NASDAQ Q-50?
This is the weighted performance of 50 major stocks of the US stock market. NASDAQ is a stock exchange based out of New York City.