The Top 10 Risks to the Stock Market (EP. 419)

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Jul 2, 2025

Michael and Ben explore the hypothetical risks that could impact the stock market, including the rise of AI and the potential housing market correction. They highlight recent all-time highs in global markets and discuss investor sentiment amid volatility. The effects of inflation on fast food prices spark a lively debate, while the growing influence of AI on financial advising is examined. Humorous anecdotes about modern communication challenges add a light touch to the conversation around serious investment topics.

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Stability Breeds Instability Risk

The idea of never having another recession prompts reflection on what eventually disrupts market stability.
Excessive stability can breed unnoticed risks, leading to a Minsky moment where instability erupts.

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AI Bubble as Top Market Risk

Anticipated market risks include a potential AI bubble bursting that could end the bull market.
Current market narratives often fill waiting periods with speculation rather than grounded analysis.

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Death of the Perma-Bears

The perma bear market narrative has lost credibility after repeated failed predictions.
Investors now tend to dismiss perennial bearishness due to its track record.

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On episode 419 of Animal Spirits, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss recession hypotheticals, all-time highs in the stock market, the death of the permabear, international outperformance, a crashing dollar, the automatic investing revolution, yield magicians, fast food price inflation, AI vs financial advisors, the potential for a housing market correction and more!

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