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Greg_In_SF

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5. I wouldn't be so sure

Reply to Metaphorical (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2024, 02:04 PM

Aug 2024

The last three times there has been a down market before an election, the incumbent party has lost. 40% of Americans don't own any investments. Of the 60% that do, few have a good understanding of the market. People just see red downward arrows on their TV screen.

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Today's Selloff is NOT bad news for Harris [View all] Metaphorical Aug 2024 OP

I'm sure she has a detailed plan, that would be so technical Trump would never understand Walleye Aug 2024 #1

I'll take a 2.5% drop over double digit inflation every day of the week Fiendish Thingy Aug 2024 #2

Nice writeup. Thanks. SWBTATTReg Aug 2024 #3

Good perspective. And remember, the USA is not alone in this. London FTSE and Japan Nikkei experiencing the same SupportSanity Aug 2024 #4

I wouldn't be so sure Greg_In_SF Aug 2024 #5