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Merryn Talks Money

GMO's Jeremy Grantham Warns US Stocks Are About to Be Crushed

Feb 28, 2025
Jeremy Grantham, co-founder of GMO and a legendary market strategist, discusses the looming dangers of a current 'super bubble' in the U.S. stock market. With over five decades of experience, he predicts imminent corrections and shares concerns about the green transition and its ties to economic health. Grantham also tackles the implications of declining population growth on productivity and advocates for a shift in cultural values. He delves into the speculative nature of assets like gold and Bitcoin, calling for a re-evaluation of traditional economic models in light of environmental sustainability.
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  • Jeremy Grantham warns that the current 'super bubble' in U.S. markets indicates an imminent correction due to overvaluation across various asset classes.
  • The transition towards a greener economy is expected to provide significant investment opportunities, especially in renewable energy and sustainability sectors amidst climate change challenges.

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Current Market Bubbles and Predictions

Various bubbles exist in the current U.S. market, with many asset classes showing signs of overvaluation. Historical comparisons suggest that today's market is among the most inflated, following the peaks seen in 1929 and 2021 but still lagging behind Japan's notorious bubble in the late '80s. Despite predictions of a market correction that has not yet occurred, the presence of speculative excess continues to raise concerns regarding sustainability. The argument that advancements in AI provide a justification for elevated valuations does not resonate with analysts, as past technological booms also led to significant market busts.

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