S&P 500: Accounting for the Money Supply

Market Analysis & Trends - The S&P 500 experienced a 20% drop and subsequently reached new all-time highs, highlighting a typical rally following such declines [2] - Markets tend to rise unless there's a specific reason for them to decline [4] - The S&P 500 generally trends upwards, mirroring the behavior of the money supply [6] - The current market movement shows similarities to the pattern observed in 1998, including a 20% drop followed by a surge to all-time highs [7][12] - Q3 (August/September) tends to be a period of market weakness [33][34][35] Economic Indicators - The unemployment rate has remained relatively stable at 42%, a level that historically supports market growth [5] - The unemployment rate in 1998 was in a macro downtrend, contrasting with the current situation [22] - The recession in 2001 didn't begin until the unemployment rate reached 43%-44% [24] - The lowest unemployment rate in the dot-com era was 38%, while the current cycle saw it drop to around 34%, the lowest since 1969 [25] Investment Strategy - A 20% drop in the S&P 500 is considered a buying opportunity [28] - The S&P 500 divided by M2 is a useful indicator for identifying local tops and bottoms [26]