3 Catalysts That Can Spark a Stock Market Crash in 2026

Mind you, just because Powell has an in-depth understanding of the factors that influence the U.S. economy, it doesn't mean he can pinpoint directional moves in stocks. Back in December 1996, former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan delivered his now-famous "irrational exuberance" speech to describe a red-hot stock market fueled by internet mania, only to see stocks rally for more than three years following his speech.In September, while delivering a speech in Rhode Island, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell weighe ...