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Why stocks are rising despite weaker fundamentals


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Tuesday, May 27th 2025 at 15:41 GMT by MarketWatch   Print publication without navigation

  • It's worrying that, despite deteriorating fundamentals, the stock market is higher today than at the beginning of the year.

Stocks are rising despite weaker fundamentals due to a combination of factors including a resilient U.S. economy, anticipation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and a surge in investor optimism. Despite concerns such as declining corporate earnings, high inflation, and geopolitical tensions, the market has been buoyed by strong consumer spending and a robust labor market. Additionally, the prospect of lower interest rates in the future has encouraged investors to take on more risk, driving stock prices higher even as traditional economic indicators suggest caution.

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