Animal Spirits Podcast

State of the American Investor (EP. 427)

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Aug 27, 2025
Explore the implications of Fed rate cuts on the stock market and whether we’re witnessing 1996 or 1999 all over again. Delve into the need for a recession to revive value stocks and the fascinating evolution of individual investing from the 90s to now. Learn about consumer behavior trends with 'buying the dip' and the skepticism surrounding cryptocurrencies. The hosts also share their reflections on gambling luck, personal growth through audiobooks, and the intricacies of current market dynamics.
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INSIGHT

Broad Participation Confirms The Rally

  • Market breadth shows more stocks participating, signaling a healthier rally than narrow leadership.
  • Broad participation often confirms bullish trends even when headlines seem counterintuitive.
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Are We In 1996 Or 1999?

  • The current cycle is debated as 1996-style steady growth or 1999-style bubble excess.
  • Rotation into lagging sectors could normalize valuations if smaller sectors catch up.
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Rate Cuts Don’t Guarantee Outperformance

  • Historical S&P returns after Fed cutting cycles are roughly average, not spectacular.
  • Market psychology repeats, so historical patterns often matter more than single events.
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