Out of curiosity, what are your predictions for the stock market? How much longer can it keep riding high? I’ve heard more than a few people say it may be fine throughout this year, but have serious concerns for next year.
The market is always forward looking.
It usually is less concerned about this quarter's profits but is highly concerned about next year's...
Come January there's not going to be much in the way of commercial construction. That whole segment of the market is dying.
That includes white envelope and warehouses and light to medium industrial use buildings.
Nothing is on the books here.
This matters because it takes two years to get it started.
Meaning that our economy and actually the whole world economy has shrunk. Yes, electronics is still booming and we will need those gizmos to communicate with...but the service sector of the economy is missing. From daycares to hot dog stands because of the home office.
So value stocks, utility stocks and value metals are going to rise.
Coffee is also ready for another run up.
As Covid continues with the Delta Variant we probably won't see the quarantines we have but just like that dock in China businesses will close temporarily because everyone is sick or in the hospital.
(Further exasperating supply chain interruptions)
Now when exactly all this happens? Or when will the Market react?
Usually by triple witching day or September/October.
Some of the Value stocks are already showing strength more than some growth stocks. (You would think that MU would as it's a value tech stock...but it is "out of favor" for whatever reason)
But companies like midstream oil/natural gas, Duke, or telecom (at&t Verizon) or silver/gold/platinum are going to do well.
Because when things get difficult the true money making stocks that pay dividends usually rise.
People want those dividends...I know that I do.
And I own JO (coffee futures) and ET (midstream pipeline stock)
Housing is going to have a "comeback" for those wanting a new car... because of the Presidential mandate for new EVs (half of new cars sold must be EVs) and people need to charge them overnight. Can't do that from an apartment complex. But residential construction stocks are going to be hit or miss.... some like LPX might be OK but CCS might be not as good a play.
Also look for the residential REITs to make gains on rentals as when the moratoriums eventually fall off...those people are going to need an apartment....an outrageously priced apartment.