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This is not going to be an article or Op-Ed about Michael Jordan. Since 2009 we've been in the longest bull-market in history, that's 11 years and counting. However a few metrics like the stock market P/E, the call to put ratio and of course the Shiller P/E suggest a great crash is coming in-between the levels of 1929 and the dot.com bubble. Mean reversion historically is inevitable and the Fed's printing money experiment could end in disaster for the stock market in late 2021 or 2022. You can read Jeremy Grantham's Last Dance article here. You are likely well aware of Michael Burry's predicament as well. It's easier for you just to skim through two related videos on this topic of a stock market crash. Michael Burry's Warning see this YouTube. Jeremy Grantham's Warning See this YouTube. Typically when there is a major event in the world, there is a crash and then a bear market and a recovery that takes many many months. In March, 2020 that's not what we saw since the Fed did some astonishing things that means a liquidity sloth and the risk of a major inflation event. The pandemic represented the quickest decline of at least 30% in the history of the benchmark S&P 500, but the recovery was not correlated to anything but Fed intervention. Since the pandemic clearly isn't disappearing and many sectors such as travel, business travel, tourism and supply chain disruptions appear significantly disrupted - the so-called economic recovery isn't so great. And there's this little problem at the heart of global capitalism today, the stock market just keeps going up. Crashes and corrections typically occur frequently in a normal market. But the Fed liquidity and irresponsible printing of money is creating a scenario where normal behavior isn't occurring on the markets. According to data provided by market analytics firm Yardeni Research, the benchmark index has undergone 38 declines of at least 10% since the beginning of 1950. Since March, 2020 we've barely seen a down month. September, 2020 was flat-ish. The S&P 500 has more than doubled since those lows. Look at the angle of the curve: The S&P 500 was 735 at the low in 2009, so in this bull market alone it has gone up 6x in valuation. That's not a normal cycle and it could mean we are due for an epic correction. I have to agree with the analysts who claim that the long, long bull market since 2009 has finally matured into a fully-fledged epic bubble. There is a complacency, buy-the dip frenzy and general meme environment to what BigTech can do in such an environment. The weight of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Facebook, Nvidia and Tesla together in the S&P and Nasdaq is approach a ridiculous weighting. When these stocks are seen both as growth, value and companies with unbeatable moats the entire dynamics of the stock market begin to break down. Check out FANG during the pandemic. BigTech is Seen as Bullet-Proof me valuations and a hysterical speculative behavior leads to even higher highs, even as 2020 offered many younger people an on-ramp into investing for the first time. Some analysts at JP Morgan are even saying that until retail investors stop charging into stocks, markets probably don’t have too much to worry about. Hedge funds with payment for order flows can predict exactly how these retail investors are behaving and monetize them. PFOF might even have to be banned by the SEC. The risk-on market theoretically just keeps going up until the Fed raises interest rates, which could be in 2023! For some context, we're more than 1.4 years removed from the bear-market bottom of the coronavirus crash and haven't had even a 5% correction in nine months. This is the most over-priced the market has likely ever been. At the night of the dot-com bubble the S&P 500 was only 1,400. Today it is 4,500, not so many years after. Clearly something is not quite right if you look at history and the P/E ratios. A market pumped with liquidity produces higher earnings with historically low interest rates, it's an environment where dangerous things can occur. In late 1997, as the S&P 500 passed its previous 1929 peak of 21x earnings, that seemed like a lot, but nothing compared to today. For some context, the S&P 500 Shiller P/E closed last week at 38.58, which is nearly a two-decade high. It's also well over double the average Shiller P/E of 16.84, dating back 151 years. So the stock market is likely around 2x over-valued. Try to think rationally about what this means for valuations today and your favorite stock prices, what should they be in historical terms? The S&P 500 is up 31% in the past year. It will likely hit 5,000 before a correction given the amount of added liquidity to the system and the QE the Fed is using that's like a huge abuse of MMT, or Modern Monetary Theory. This has also lent to bubbles in the housing market, crypto and even commodities like Gold with long-term global GDP meeting many headwinds in the years ahead due to a demographic shift of an ageing population and significant technological automation. So if you think that stocks or equities or ETFs are the best place to put your money in 2022, you might want to think again. The crash of the OTC and small-cap market since February 2021 has been quite an indication of what a correction looks like. According to the Motley Fool what happens after major downturns in the market historically speaking? In each of the previous four instances that the S&P 500's Shiller P/E shot above and sustained 30, the index lost anywhere from 20% to 89% of its value. So what's what we too are due for, reversion to the mean will be realistically brutal after the Fed's hyper-extreme intervention has run its course. Of course what the Fed stimulus has really done is simply allowed the 1% to get a whole lot richer to the point of wealth inequality spiraling out of control in the decades ahead leading us likely to a dystopia in an unfair and unequal version of BigTech capitalism. This has also led to a trend of short squeeze to these tech stocks, as shown in recent years' data. Of course the Fed has to say that's its done all of these things for the people, employment numbers and the labor market. Women in the workplace have been set behind likely 15 years in social progress due to the pandemic and the Fed's response. While the 89% lost during the Great Depression would be virtually impossible today thanks to ongoing intervention from the Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill, a correction of 20% to 50% would be pretty fair and simply return the curve back to a normal trajectory as interest rates going back up eventually in the 2023 to 2025 period. It's very unlikely the market has taken Fed tapering into account (priced-in), since the euphoria of a can't miss market just keeps pushing the markets higher. But all good things must come to an end. Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released inflation data from July. This report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 5.2% over the past 12 months. While the Fed and economists promise us this inflation is temporary, others are not so certain. As you print so much money, the money you have is worth less and certain goods cost more. Wage gains in some industries cannot be taken back, they are permanent - in the service sector like restaurants, hospitality and travel that have been among the hardest hit. The pandemic has led to a paradigm shift in the future of work, and that too is not temporary. The Great Resignation means white collar jobs with be more WFM than ever before, with a new software revolution, different transport and energy behaviors and so forth. Climate change alone could slow down global GDP in the 21st century. How can inflation be temporary when so many trends don't appear to be temporary? Sure the price of lumber or used-cars could be temporary, but a global chip shortage is exasperating the automobile sector. The stock market isn't even behaving like it cares about anything other than the Fed, and its $billions of dollars of buying bonds each month. Some central banks will start to taper about December, 2021 (like the European). However Delta could further mutate into a variant that makes the first generation of vaccines less effective. Such a macro event could be enough to trigger the correction we've been speaking about. So stay safe, and keep your money safe. The Last Dance of the 2009 bull market could feel especially more painful because we've been spoiled for so long in the markets. We can barely remember what March, 2020 felt like. Some people sold their life savings simply due to scare tactics by the likes of Bill Ackman. His scare tactics on CNBC won him likely hundreds of millions as the stock market tanked. Hedge funds further gamed the Reddit and Gamestop movement, orchestrating them and leading the new retail investors into meme speculation and a whole bunch of other unsavory things like options trading at such scale we've never seen before. It's not just inflation and higher interest rates, it's how absurdly high valuations have become. Still correlation does not imply causation. Just because inflation has picked up, it doesn't guarantee that stocks will head lower. Nevertheless, weaker buying power associated with higher inflation can't be overlooked as a potential negative for the U.S. economy and equities. The current S&P500 10-year P/E Ratio is 38.7. This is 97% above the modern-era market average of 19.6, putting the current P/E 2.5 standard deviations above the modern-era average. This is just math, folks. History is saying the stock market is 2x its true value. So why and who would be full on the market or an asset class like crypto that is mostly speculative in nature to begin with? Study the following on a historical basis, and due your own due diligence as to the health of the markets: Debt-to-GDP ratio Call to put ratio
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In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.
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Analyze how the 52% public market correction impacts startup funding rounds, with data showing divergent effects on Series A vs. Series D valuations in 2022.
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Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in United States was reported at 32.65 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of June 2025. The following three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.
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Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, fell to 26850 points on October 8, 2025, losing 0.40% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.52% and is up 30.10% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.
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Alibaba has had a bad week when it was revealed that it will donate $15 Billion to ‘common prosperity’, really this just means that it will contribute more to development projects, which is already does as evidenced by its massive financing of startups already.Secondly, the breakup and re-organization of Ant Group, where it will still have a sizeable share. In both cases it’s likely to profit from the moves.Thirdly, $15 billion isn’t that much for Alibaba’s core revenue and growth in the Cloud and in Ads. So let’s get down to it with some of the facts.Ant Group is massive: According to the most recent numbers, Alipay has over 1.2 billion users overall, while its credit card platform Huabei had 190 million users, and its installment loan product Jiebei had 500 million users.Reported in June, the new lending company will be called Chongqing Ant Consumer Finance Co. It will be 50% owned by Alipay, with the other 50% coming from other companies, including some state-owned banks.The new company will also be liable for up to 30% of the loans it issues, which means the new company will need to hold more capital on its balance sheet, and will likely get a much lower valuation in the marketplace.This is all quite far and reasonable although Ant Group will have to hand over the precious data to the State. Not a big deal. That was bound to occur. Alibaba’s current market cap is just over $422 Billion, which makes no sense, that is, it’s currently undervalued. The P/E is now 18.77 that is very reasonable. Remember this company has income of nearly $23 Billion.At the end of August, the company pledged to donate $15.5 billion to China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ initiative . The money will be paid out over five years to support various technology and small business initiatives. It’s unclear at this stage whether Alibaba will receive any equity in return for the donations. It’s highly likely the donations won’t be fully without Alibaba profiting. China isn’t crazy, it just wants to spread the wealth around a bit better.So which other Chinese stocks appear very undervalued?$VIPS$BEKE$MOMO$YINN (as a long-term play)Do your own due diligence if you don’t believe me. If there is a correction of Western equities in October, 2021 or later before 2022, those are stock names I’d take a closer look at.While Alibaba is a huge company its growth in the Cloud and Ads should be able to absorb its serious setback. $15.5 billion is a lot of money, even for a company of Alibaba’s size. This sum is also in addition to a $2.75b fine imposed by China’s anti-monopoly regulator, which has already been paid. However it doesn’t justify the stock going much below $150, unless there is a strong push from short squeeze effort from other big investors.Chinese stocks will continue to go down as the sentiment and regulation puts a lot of uncertainty for their future in the West. However those companies are not drastically impacted from a business perspective. Alipay will likely also have to spin off its credit-scoring wing into a new joint venture that will also share with state-owned entities. Reuters has reported that Alipay will only retain a 35% stake in the new joint venture. So even in the shut-down of Ant Group as we knew it, Alibaba retains quite a sizeable portion of the businesses.Additionally BAT companies keep investing in very legit startups that will do incredibly well in the years ahead as China’s economy keeps maturing even with various bumps and dips on the macro landscape.While Western stocks are in a massive equity bubble, since a bull-market since 2009, Chinese stocks are nearing fair value. Alibaba has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up DeepRoute.ai recently, for the most part its business as usual. Chinese regulation is actually good for its own particular version of state augmented capitalism. It can no longer tolerate monopolies abusing their position.On the operating side, things are looking good for BABA, as it continues to deliver sizeable business growth in its core business as well as in other areas, such as cloud computing. It’s cloud computing segment itself as a huge runway for growth with limited competition from Baidu, Huawei, Tencent and so forth. It’s the AWS of China for sure.Alibaba only owns 33% of Alipay, so the growth headwinds at Alipay aren’t likely to warrant Alibaba’s 50% haircut. Alibaba’s own investments are maturing, and ChinaTech is just beginning their global play with ByteDance, Xioami, JD.com and others. Alibaba’s moat is stronger in China than Amazon’s is in the U.S., which is saying a lot. Legitimate growth from JD.com and Pinduoduo keep Alibaba innovative. When you look at the E-commerce growth of $VIPS you begin to understand just how many winners can fit in China’s massive ecosystem of consumers.The exodus from Chinese stocks won’t last forever as as a whole those companies will grow faster than their American peers, who are concentrated in too...
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Fund management activities revenue is forecast to rise at a compound annual rate of 0.7% over the five years through 2024-25 to £28.2 billion, including estimated growth of 7.8% in 2024-25. Fund managers have had to navigate turbulent markets in recent years, hit by aggressive monetary policy, geopolitical tensions and muted economic growth. Such uncertainty made investors antsy, triggering volatile capital flows and creating unstable fee income. Economic uncertainty surrounding markets amid the threat of a recession, the cost-of-living squeeze and the gilt crisis in 2022-23 all shook key investor segments, causing the first net outflow in funding in 2022 since data was first recorded. Despite conditions remaining bleak in 2023-24, financial markets made a slow recovery, with both bond and stock markets benefitting from the expectation of interest rate cuts, triggering a rally at the tail-end of the year. However, amid fierce price competition and falling fees, this wasn’t enough to offset the drop in revenue during 2023-24. Capital markets are set to perform well in 2024-25 thanks to further interest rate cuts and optimistic growth prospects supporting investment activity, driving up profit. However, fund managers exposed to US markets have seen hefty declines at the start of 2025, hit by Trump’s erratic tariff policies, which incited fears of a recession. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.4% over the five years through 2029-30 to £35 billion. Capital markets will continue to grow in 2025-26, propped up by the prospect of further rate cuts. However, equity remains vulnerable because soaring stock valuations seen in recent years can lead to a severe price correction if any negative news hits markets, hurting revenue growth. Already proving a useful tool for fund managers, AI will continue to gain momentum in the coming years, especially among smaller managers looking to improve data analytics capabilities and client offerings. Fund managers will also have to navigate the changing perceptions of ESG investments, which, although hitting the headlines over recent years, are beginning to lose the interest of investors due to their lower returns. While growth in the domestic economy may be slow in the coming years, investment companies will take advantage of growing opportunities in expanding markets, despite facing fiercer competition from foreign funds.
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Capacitor Banks Market products are primarily classified into dry-type and wet-type capacitor banks. Dry-type capacitor banks, which use solid insulation materials, are preferred in applications where space constraints are a concern. Wet-type capacitor banks, on the other hand, utilize liquid insulation and offer advantages in terms of higher energy density and lower losses. Recent developments include: March 2023:Eaton established a strategic partnership with a renewable energy developer for a significant project. Capacitor banks will be installed at numerous solar power plants in a region with many solar resources as part of the agreement. The capacitor banks will help with voltage management and power factor correction, enhancing the efficiency and stability of solar power generation and enabling seamless integration into the electrical grid., June 2022:In capacitor banks, Siemens announced a revolutionary development. The business unveiled a brand-new line of high-voltage capacitor banks that can run at even greater power ratings while preserving their small size and enhanced efficiency. Large-scale power distribution systems and demanding industrial applications benefit greatly from the upgraded capacitor banks' improved power factor adjustment capabilities., January 2021: ABB announced winning a significant contract in the capacitor bank industry. A major utility provider in North America gave the business a sizeable order to deliver and install capacitor banks throughout their distribution network. The project will assist the utility's dedication to sustainability and dependable electricity delivery by enhancing power factor correction, maximizing energy efficiency, and improving grid stability., In the small post-attached unit, Powerside, in February 2024, was able to offer a special bank of tuned-filtered capacitors—the Pole-MVar, which is supposed to be able to solve all these issues regarding harmonic distortion and echo. To this end, this innovative intervention claims to help significantly power systems’ stability managers in their struggles with the mixture of technology and old infrastructures., An IPO (Initial Public Offering) by Akanksha Power and Infra has been opened in December 2023. The price range for the Initial public offering has been determined as ₹52 – ₹55 per share., In July 2022, Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic PFC won yet another solution for its low voltage power factor correction range when it added best-in-class robust IoT communications capability to its low voltage capacitor bank used in EcoStruxure Power., In December 2022, Convergint, a global leader in service-based system integration, announced that Beckwith would be acquired. Convergint buys Beckwith System Integration Company based in Texas, which includes Beckwith Electronic Engineering, Co. and Beckwith Electronic Systems LLC. Convergint purchased the company specializing in communication security life safety systems for Convergint, thereby adding 140 employees and greatly expanding its vertical market coverage across the USA South-Central region., For instance, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd, in February 2022, launched NFM15HC435D0E3 MLCC capacitors designed with three terminals and rated 4.3 F. Such capacitors can be employed in automotive applications for noise elimination purposes as well as superior decoupling requisite for high-performance processors found in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) or autonomous driving functions. This points out the increasing demand for ceramic capacitors within the vehicle manufacturing business, too., For instance, Exxelia, an industry-leading designer/manufacturer of passive components & subsystems, completed a majority acquisition of Alcon Electronics in January 2022, according to their PR. Alcon Electronics is an Indian producer of catalog and custom-designed film capacitors and aluminum electrolytic capacitors that are majorly used in renewable energy, medical imaging, induction heating equipment, power generation & rail markets. Film and screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors for power electronic applications are offered by Alcon Electronics across a broad range.. Notable trends are: Growing integration of sophisticated control and monitoring systems is driving the market growth.
North American M&A transactions are forecasted to fall to **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2020, but bounce back to **** trillion U.S. dollars by 2022. This dip is expected to occur due to 2020 being a presidential election year, ongoing trade policy tensions, and a possible equity market correction.
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The Sweden Ophthalmic Devices Market, valued at approximately SEK 2.5 billion (estimated based on average European market size and Sweden's population) in 2025, is projected to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.00% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by several key factors. An aging population experiencing age-related vision problems like cataracts and glaucoma fuels demand for surgical and diagnostic devices. Furthermore, increasing prevalence of refractive errors, especially myopia, among younger generations drives the demand for vision correction devices such as spectacles and contact lenses. Technological advancements in ophthalmic devices, including minimally invasive surgical techniques and improved diagnostic imaging technologies like OCT scanners, contribute significantly to market expansion. Government initiatives focused on improving eye health and increased healthcare expenditure also play a supportive role. However, high costs associated with advanced ophthalmic procedures and devices, alongside potential reimbursement challenges, could act as restraints to market growth. The market is segmented by device type, encompassing surgical devices (Glaucoma devices, Intraocular Lenses, Lasers, and other Surgical Devices), Diagnostic and Monitoring Devices (Autorefractors, Keratometers, Ophthalmic Ultrasound Imaging Systems, Ophthalmoscopes, Optical Coherence Tomography Scanners, and other Diagnostic and Monitoring Devices), and Vision Correction Devices (Spectacles and Contact Lenses). Market leadership is shared among global players like Alcon Inc, Bausch Health Companies Inc, and Johnson & Johnson, alongside other significant regional and niche players. The forecast period of 2025-2033 anticipates continued growth, primarily fueled by ongoing technological improvements and the increasing awareness of eye health among the Swedish population. The market is expected to see a gradual shift towards minimally invasive surgical procedures and technologically advanced diagnostic tools. Competition will remain strong, with established players focusing on innovation and market expansion strategies, alongside the emergence of new players offering specialized solutions. The market is likely to witness increased consolidation and strategic partnerships within the forecast period, driven by the desire for technological advancement and enhanced market share. Recent developments include: In September 2022, Centricity Vision Inc., a global ophthalmic technology company and ZEPTO IOL Positioning System developer launched ZEPTO Plus, a new, innovative addition to its handpiece portfolio., In July 2022, AbbVie and iSTAR Medical SA entered into a strategic partnership to further develop and commercialize iSTAR Medical's MINIject device. It is a minimally invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) device for patients with glaucoma.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Prevalence of Eye Diseases, Technological Advancements in Ophthalmic Devices. Potential restraints include: Increasing Prevalence of Eye Diseases, Technological Advancements in Ophthalmic Devices. Notable trends are: Contact Lenses Segment is Expected to Witness Growth Over the Forecast Period.
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The size of the India Ophthalmology Devices Market was valued at USD XX Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 7.30% during the forecast period. Indian Ophthalmology Devices Market: Among the rapidly growing products in the health industry, the market for ophthalmology devices is growing due to soaring disposable incomes and increasing eye diseases, coupled with rising awareness levels for eye care. Medical instruments and technologies used for diagnosis, treatment, and management of various eye conditions come under the umbrella of ophthalmology devices. These devices include intraocular lenses (IOLs), diagnostic equipment that spans from OCT, to fundus cameras and visual field analyzers, surgical instruments that consist of phacoemulsifiers and laser systems, contact lenses, and ophthalmic drugs. These include a wide variety of diseases that are addressed by ophthalmology, devices that include cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and refractive errors. For example, IOLs are implanted in cataract surgeries to replace the cloudy lens and restore one's vision. Diagnostic equipment helps to make early diagnoses and monitor the diseases of the eye so that appropriate measures are taken in time. Operations are carried out with surgical instruments, which have made operations practically painless with minimal invasion, preventing a longer recovery time and improved patient outcome. Contact lenses correct what is commonly termed as refractory errors: myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism. Ophthalmic drugs treat conditions such as dry eye syndrome and infections where the eyes are uncomfortable and unhealthy, or glaucoma. Recent developments include: June 2022: LUMIBIRD opened its new Indian subsidiary in Mumbai: Lumibird Medical India. This company aims to boost the sales of Quantel Medical and Ellex products in India which has a vast range of ultrasound platforms, ophthalmic lasers and equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease., January 2022: Alcon launched the presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (PC-IOL) with wavefront-shaping technology, the AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL (Vivity), in India.. Key drivers for this market are: Growth in Cataract Volume, Technological Advancements in the Field of Ophthalmology; Rising Geriatric Population. Potential restraints include: Shortage of Skilled Professionals, Low Awareness About Eye-related Diseases. Notable trends are: The Glaucoma Surgery Devices Segment is Expected to Hold A Significant Share in the Market Over the Forecast Period.
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Internet Of Things (IoT) Chip Market Size 2024-2028
The internet of things (iot) chip market size is forecast to increase by USD 19.51 billion, at a CAGR of 15.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Major Market Trends & Insights
APAC dominated the market and accounted for a 47% growth during the forecast period.
By the Application - Smart cities segment was valued at USD 6.13 billion in 2022
By the Type - Logic devices segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2022
Market Size & Forecast
Market Opportunities: USD 196.66 million
Market Future Opportunities: USD 19510.80 million
CAGR : 15.2%
APAC: Largest market in 2022
Market Summary
The market is experiencing significant growth, with an increasing number of industries adopting smart devices and applications. One notable development is the introduction of NB-IoT technology, which offers enhanced connectivity and lower power consumption for IoT devices. According to recent market studies, the global IoT chip market is projected to reach a value of USD62.1 billion by 2026, growing at a steady pace. However, privacy and security concerns remain a major challenge for market expansion. Despite these hurdles, the market continues to evolve, with advancements in edge computing and artificial intelligence driving innovation and improving the functionality of IoT devices.
As businesses seek to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences, the adoption of IoT solutions is expected to accelerate, making the market a dynamic and exciting space to watch.
What will be the Size of the Internet Of Things (IoT) Chip Market during the forecast period?
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The market encompasses a diverse range of technologies, from environmental monitoring sensors to power-efficient location tracking systems and industrial automation components. According to industry estimates, the global IoT chip market size was valued at USD25.2 billion in 2020, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 21.5% from 2021 to 2028. Component miniaturization and circuit board fabrication have been key drivers, enabling the integration of advanced features such as signal integrity analysis, error correction codes, and field-programmable gate arrays. In contrast, the increasing adoption of data visualization tools, wireless communication modules, and application programming interfaces for remote monitoring systems has led to a surge in demand for digital signal processors and data compression methods.
The market's continuous evolution is marked by the integration of machine learning models, predictive maintenance, and energy harvesting techniques, further enhancing system performance and network connectivity. Despite these advancements, security vulnerabilities remain a significant challenge, necessitating ongoing research and development in error correction codes, network connectivity, and software updates deployment.
How is this Internet Of Things (IoT) Chip Industry segmented?
The internet of things (iot) chip industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
Application
Smart cities
Industrial ethernet
Smart wearables
Connected vehicles
Connected homes
Type
Logic devices
Sensors
Processors
Connectivity integrated circuits
Memory devices
Geography
North America
US
APAC
China
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Rest of World (ROW)
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The smart cities segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
In the dynamic and evolving Internet of Things (IoT) market, the demand for advanced chipsets is surging to support the connectivity needs of various smart city applications, such as smart parking, smart meters, and smart grid solutions. The integration of IoT chipsets in urban infrastructure, including power plants, transportation systems, and water supply networks, is a crucial element of smart city development. The IoT chip market is currently witnessing significant growth, with the adoption of IoT chipsets in smart city projects expanding by 18%. Furthermore, the industry is anticipated to experience substantial expansion, with IoT chipset sales in smart city applications projected to increase by 25% in the upcoming years.
To meet the stringent requirements of smart city applications, IoT chip manufacturers focus on enhancing device certification standards, optimizing antenna designs, and improving network infrastructure. IoT device security, quality control testing, and battery life extension are also essential considerations. Innovations in sensor fusion algorithms, integr
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The global corneal surgery devices market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing prevalence of corneal diseases like keratoconus and refractive errors, alongside advancements in surgical techniques and technological innovations. The market, valued at approximately $X billion in 2025 (assuming a logical estimation based on the provided CAGR and market size data), is projected to reach $Y billion by 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50%. This growth is fueled by the rising adoption of minimally invasive procedures, laser-assisted technologies, and the increasing demand for improved visual acuity. Furthermore, the aging global population, a key demographic susceptible to age-related corneal disorders, is significantly contributing to market expansion. The segment encompassing refractive surgery devices holds a considerable market share due to high demand for vision correction procedures. Hospitals and specialty clinics constitute major end-users, reflecting the need for advanced infrastructure and specialized expertise for these complex surgeries. Key players in this competitive landscape, including Bausch Health, Johnson & Johnson, and Alcon, are actively engaged in developing innovative products and expanding their market reach through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Geographic expansion, particularly in emerging markets with growing healthcare infrastructure and increasing disposable incomes, offers significant growth opportunities for market participants. However, factors such as high procedural costs, stringent regulatory approvals, and potential complications associated with corneal surgeries pose certain restraints. The market also faces challenges from alternative vision correction methods, like LASIK surgery. To overcome these hurdles, manufacturers are focusing on developing cost-effective and safer devices with improved outcomes. This involves significant investments in research and development to enhance device efficacy, reduce complications, and ultimately increase patient access to advanced corneal surgeries. The market is expected to witness a shift towards personalized medicine, with a greater focus on tailored treatment plans and advanced diagnostic tools. Continuous technological advancements are transforming the landscape, paving the way for more precise and effective surgical procedures. Recent developments include: June 2022: LENSAR, Inc., a medical technology company focused on advanced femtosecond laser surgical solutions for the treatment of cataracts, received United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) 510(k) for its next-generation ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System. ALLY is one of the first FDA-cleared platforms to enable cataract surgeons to complete the femtosecond-laser-assisted cataract surgery procedure seamlessly in a single, sterile environment., April 2022: Nova Eye Medical Limited, a medical technology company committed to advanced ophthalmic treatment technologies and devices, launched its next-generation canaloplasty device, iTrack Advance, in selected markets in Europe and the Asia Pacific.. Key drivers for this market are: Increase in Burden of Ophthalmic Diseases, Rise in Government Support to Control Visual Impairment and Rapid Advancements in the Ophthalmic Industry. Potential restraints include: Increase in Burden of Ophthalmic Diseases, Rise in Government Support to Control Visual Impairment and Rapid Advancements in the Ophthalmic Industry. Notable trends are: The Cataract Surgery Devices Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Studied Market.
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Prescription Reading Glasses: Custom-made glasses designed to meet the specific prescription requirements of individual wearers.OTC Reading Glasses: Pre-made glasses available in a range of powers, without the need for a prescription.Progressive Lenses: Offer both distance and near vision correction in a single lens, eliminating the need for multiple pairs of glasses.Blue Light Blocking Glasses: Lenses that block or filter harmful blue light emitted by digital devices, such as smartphones and laptops. Recent developments include: July 2022: Together, Carl Zeiss Meditec and Precise Bio will develop and market tissue-based implants for the field of ophthalmology., March 2022: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ACUVUE Theravision with Ketotifen (etafilcon), according to Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., a leader in eye health on a global scale. a ketotifen-containing drug-eluting contact lens).. Notable trends are: Growing prevalence of ocular disorders and increasing need of vision correction is driving the market growth.
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The North America Load Bank Market size was valued at USD 98.11 USD Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 132.27 USD Million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.36 % during the forecast period. A load bank is a testing and monitoring machine that helps to imitate electrical loads to help test and maintain power sources such as generators and UPSs. It makes it easy to determine if the systems can cope with real-world requirements without putting actual equipment at stake. These are, Testing of generators, Testing of UPS, testing of turbines. Load banks of different types, resistive, reactive, and capacitive, are available and each of them mimics different electrical conditions. The benefits of employing load banks are avoiding wet stacking of generators, commissioning of systems, and reliability in mission critical applications. Current developments in NA indicate increasing tendencies to utilize renewable energy and to introduce sophisticated digital systems for monitoring and controlling the load banks for better efficiency and data processing. Recent developments include: April 2023: Veteran Power Solutions, an Arkansas-based generator maintenance business in Texas, has appointed Crestchic as their main load bank supplier. This will help the company save costs, ensure timely delivery, and improve customer service., May 2023: Crestchic provided formal load bank training to one of the most elite naval forces in the world post the arrival of its 3000 kVA, 3-phase load bank with NOVA control hardware and Orion user interface. Load banks were tested for resistance above 550 megaohms at 500V and placed in a 10ft ISO container., June 2022: Cummins Inc. launched a new 1MW twin-pack rental generator, the C1000D6RE, which offers a competitive rental power solution for various applications throughout North America. Manufactured by Cummins, a company synonymous with technology, reliability, and service since 1919, the new C1000D6RE model will be built in Fridley, Minnesota. This product ensures greater reliability for rugged portable power applications and others. The generator’s container is capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions., September 2022: Eagle Eye Power Solution has expanded and moved its headquarters to Mequon, Wisconsin, complete with an onsite battery learning lab as part of Eagle Eye University headquarters. Eagle Eye also added a services headquarters in 2021, Eagle Eye Services, located in Grain Valley, MO., October 2022: Schneider Electric reinforced PowerLogic PFC Platform to North American Markets. PowerLogic PFC, the low voltage power factor correction solution from Schneider Electric, strengthens its best-in-class low voltage capacitor bank with robust, IoT-based communication abilities to offer another element within the EcoStruxure Power architecture. These new proficiencies provide opportunities for today’s energy management and power systems applications.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Demand for Load Banks at Data Centers is Driving Market Growth. Potential restraints include: Presence of Alternative Technologies is Hindering Market Growth. Notable trends are: Advancement in Smart Grid Infrastructure with Load Bank Backups Is the New Trend.
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Home Audio Equipment Market Size 2024-2028
The home audio equipment market size is valued to increase USD 18.97 billion, at a CAGR of 12.34% from 2023 to 2028. Rapid adoption of home audio equipment will drive the home audio equipment market.
Major Market Trends & Insights
APAC dominated the market and accounted for a 38% growth during the forecast period.
By Distribution Channel - Offline segment was valued at USD 11.21 billion in 2022
By Type - Smart speakers segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2022
Market Size & Forecast
Market Opportunities: USD 169.28 million
Market Future Opportunities: USD 18967.80 million
CAGR : 12.34%
APAC: Largest market in 2022
Market Summary
The market represents a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, driven by advancements in core technologies and expanding applications. With the rapid adoption of voice-activated assistants and streaming services, the Microphones segment is experiencing significant growth, accounting for over 30% of the market share. However, the market is not without challenges. The availability of counterfeit products poses a threat to both consumers and legitimate manufacturers, requiring increased regulatory scrutiny.
As technology continues to evolve, opportunities in areas such as wireless connectivity, AI integration, and personalization are emerging. The market's ongoing transformation underscores the importance of staying informed and adaptive to the latest trends and developments.
What will be the Size of the Home Audio Equipment Market during the forecast period?
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How is the Home Audio Equipment Market Segmented and what are the key trends of market segmentation?
The home audio equipment industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
Distribution Channel
Offline
Online
Type
Smart speakers
Home theater system
Sound bars
Geography
North America
US
Europe
Germany
UK
APAC
China
Japan
Rest of World (ROW)
By Distribution Channel Insights
The offline segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
The market is a dynamic and evolving industry, with ongoing advancements in technology driving growth and innovation. In 2022, the offline distribution channel held a significant market share, accounting for approximately 70% of total sales. This dominance can be attributed to the convenience of in-person interactions with companies, the availability of a wide range of brands and products, and the ability to physically test and compare devices before purchasing. Key features driving demand in the market include phase alignment, dynamic range, high-resolution audio, treble clarity, and equalization settings. Power handling, impedance matching, and total harmonic distortion are essential considerations for ensuring optimal sound quality.
The integration of digital-to-analog converters, acoustic treatment, and room correction technologies further enhances the listening experience. Looking ahead, the market is expected to grow significantly, with increasing adoption of wireless audio transmission technologies, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, fueling expansion. The use of advanced speaker designs, including cabinet construction, driver materials, and loudspeaker design, is also contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the integration of digital signal processing, audio codecs, and audio streaming protocols is enabling more immersive audio experiences, such as surround sound and room correction. In terms of specific growth expectations, the market is projected to expand by 18% in the next year, with a further 21% increase anticipated over the next five years.
These projections underscore the continued demand for high-quality home audio equipment and the industry's commitment to delivering innovative solutions.
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The Offline segment was valued at USD 11.21 billion in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
APAC is estimated to contribute 38% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period.Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
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The North American the market is characterized by a mature consumer base and a growing trend towards movie rentals at home. With a significant portion of the population consisting of occasional movie-goers, the region's high disposable income and established companies have fueled market growth
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The size of the Smart Light Control Market was valued at USD 6.096 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 26.44 Billion by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 23.32% during the forecast period. Robust growth in the smart light control market is observed with the increased adoption of smart home technologies and increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions. The smart light control system allows users to automate, customize, and remotely manage lighting using smartphones, voice commands, or sensors to enhance convenience and reduce energy consumption. Key drivers include advancements in IoT, growing urbanization, and the push for sustainable energy practices. Governments worldwide are promoting energy-saving initiatives, which further boost the adoption of smart lighting solutions in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The integration of smart lighting with other home automation systems, such as HVAC and security, is also gaining popularity. The use of wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee has transformed the smart lighting market by providing easy connectivity and control. The features of dimming, colour adjustment, scheduling, and motion detection are highly demanded, thus offering personalized user experiences. Recent developments include: In May 2023, a new luminaire called Elencia was released by Cyclone Lighting, an outdoor lighting fixtures manufacturer. It is a stylish and functional outdoor lighting that has a modern lantern design and high-performance optics., In March 2023, Itron, Inc. signed a contract with Duquesne Light Company (DLC) to improve operational efficiency, update infrastructure and enable smart city applications. Itron intends to supply DLC with its smart street lighting solution containing LED lights, sensors and software that would dim the lights as well as collect data and control traffic. This is supposed to help DLC save energy, enhance safety and understand its users better., In January 2023, YEELIGHT announced some products like the Cube Smart Lamp, Automatic Curtain Opener, and Smart Scene Panel, among many others, under their brand. They are compatible with the forthcoming Matter – a new standard for smart homes., In October 2022, TSI INSTRUMENTS LTD., TSI INCORPORATED’s subsidiary, acquired Casella from IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., which is its occupational and environmental monitoring equipment business. The sale facilitates Ideal Industries’ focus on their core business as well as growth ambitions within the professional electrician products category of the high power density connections market superior charging solutions market., In September 2022, Itron’s intelligent streetlighting solution was used in a pilot project for making Alcorcón in Spain into a smart city. This involves switching old streetlights to LEDs while adding Networked Lighting Controllers (NLCs) from Itron in the process. These NLCs can not only dim or switch lights off but also have the ability to report the performance status of any light using advanced settings., In August 2022, Hafele America Co. put up for launch of the Loox Illuminated Wireless Adjustable Shelf System - one of the newest LED lighting technologies. It can also be installed in closets for frames, kitchen cabinets, pantries and even centers of entertainment. The system comes with various lighting options, adjustable shelves and wireless controllers., In July 2022, Signify Holdings launched a line of smart WiZ luminaires, which are designed to make our daily lives more comfortable. Additional table and floor lamps were introduced; also, there is a portable light switch and new ceiling lights and lamps in the product line.. Key drivers for this market are: . Rising adoption of LED lights and luminaires for outdoor lighting, . Proliferation of integrated lighting control systems; . Increasing smart city initiatives; . Driver Impact Analysis. Notable trends are: Prevailing issue of global energy crisis will drive market growth..
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This is not going to be an article or Op-Ed about Michael Jordan. Since 2009 we've been in the longest bull-market in history, that's 11 years and counting. However a few metrics like the stock market P/E, the call to put ratio and of course the Shiller P/E suggest a great crash is coming in-between the levels of 1929 and the dot.com bubble. Mean reversion historically is inevitable and the Fed's printing money experiment could end in disaster for the stock market in late 2021 or 2022. You can read Jeremy Grantham's Last Dance article here. You are likely well aware of Michael Burry's predicament as well. It's easier for you just to skim through two related videos on this topic of a stock market crash. Michael Burry's Warning see this YouTube. Jeremy Grantham's Warning See this YouTube. Typically when there is a major event in the world, there is a crash and then a bear market and a recovery that takes many many months. In March, 2020 that's not what we saw since the Fed did some astonishing things that means a liquidity sloth and the risk of a major inflation event. The pandemic represented the quickest decline of at least 30% in the history of the benchmark S&P 500, but the recovery was not correlated to anything but Fed intervention. Since the pandemic clearly isn't disappearing and many sectors such as travel, business travel, tourism and supply chain disruptions appear significantly disrupted - the so-called economic recovery isn't so great. And there's this little problem at the heart of global capitalism today, the stock market just keeps going up. Crashes and corrections typically occur frequently in a normal market. But the Fed liquidity and irresponsible printing of money is creating a scenario where normal behavior isn't occurring on the markets. According to data provided by market analytics firm Yardeni Research, the benchmark index has undergone 38 declines of at least 10% since the beginning of 1950. Since March, 2020 we've barely seen a down month. September, 2020 was flat-ish. The S&P 500 has more than doubled since those lows. Look at the angle of the curve: The S&P 500 was 735 at the low in 2009, so in this bull market alone it has gone up 6x in valuation. That's not a normal cycle and it could mean we are due for an epic correction. I have to agree with the analysts who claim that the long, long bull market since 2009 has finally matured into a fully-fledged epic bubble. There is a complacency, buy-the dip frenzy and general meme environment to what BigTech can do in such an environment. The weight of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Facebook, Nvidia and Tesla together in the S&P and Nasdaq is approach a ridiculous weighting. When these stocks are seen both as growth, value and companies with unbeatable moats the entire dynamics of the stock market begin to break down. Check out FANG during the pandemic. BigTech is Seen as Bullet-Proof me valuations and a hysterical speculative behavior leads to even higher highs, even as 2020 offered many younger people an on-ramp into investing for the first time. Some analysts at JP Morgan are even saying that until retail investors stop charging into stocks, markets probably don’t have too much to worry about. Hedge funds with payment for order flows can predict exactly how these retail investors are behaving and monetize them. PFOF might even have to be banned by the SEC. The risk-on market theoretically just keeps going up until the Fed raises interest rates, which could be in 2023! For some context, we're more than 1.4 years removed from the bear-market bottom of the coronavirus crash and haven't had even a 5% correction in nine months. This is the most over-priced the market has likely ever been. At the night of the dot-com bubble the S&P 500 was only 1,400. Today it is 4,500, not so many years after. Clearly something is not quite right if you look at history and the P/E ratios. A market pumped with liquidity produces higher earnings with historically low interest rates, it's an environment where dangerous things can occur. In late 1997, as the S&P 500 passed its previous 1929 peak of 21x earnings, that seemed like a lot, but nothing compared to today. For some context, the S&P 500 Shiller P/E closed last week at 38.58, which is nearly a two-decade high. It's also well over double the average Shiller P/E of 16.84, dating back 151 years. So the stock market is likely around 2x over-valued. Try to think rationally about what this means for valuations today and your favorite stock prices, what should they be in historical terms? The S&P 500 is up 31% in the past year. It will likely hit 5,000 before a correction given the amount of added liquidity to the system and the QE the Fed is using that's like a huge abuse of MMT, or Modern Monetary Theory. This has also lent to bubbles in the housing market, crypto and even commodities like Gold with long-term global GDP meeting many headwinds in the years ahead due to a demographic shift of an ageing population and significant technological automation. So if you think that stocks or equities or ETFs are the best place to put your money in 2022, you might want to think again. The crash of the OTC and small-cap market since February 2021 has been quite an indication of what a correction looks like. According to the Motley Fool what happens after major downturns in the market historically speaking? In each of the previous four instances that the S&P 500's Shiller P/E shot above and sustained 30, the index lost anywhere from 20% to 89% of its value. So what's what we too are due for, reversion to the mean will be realistically brutal after the Fed's hyper-extreme intervention has run its course. Of course what the Fed stimulus has really done is simply allowed the 1% to get a whole lot richer to the point of wealth inequality spiraling out of control in the decades ahead leading us likely to a dystopia in an unfair and unequal version of BigTech capitalism. This has also led to a trend of short squeeze to these tech stocks, as shown in recent years' data. Of course the Fed has to say that's its done all of these things for the people, employment numbers and the labor market. Women in the workplace have been set behind likely 15 years in social progress due to the pandemic and the Fed's response. While the 89% lost during the Great Depression would be virtually impossible today thanks to ongoing intervention from the Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill, a correction of 20% to 50% would be pretty fair and simply return the curve back to a normal trajectory as interest rates going back up eventually in the 2023 to 2025 period. It's very unlikely the market has taken Fed tapering into account (priced-in), since the euphoria of a can't miss market just keeps pushing the markets higher. But all good things must come to an end. Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released inflation data from July. This report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 5.2% over the past 12 months. While the Fed and economists promise us this inflation is temporary, others are not so certain. As you print so much money, the money you have is worth less and certain goods cost more. Wage gains in some industries cannot be taken back, they are permanent - in the service sector like restaurants, hospitality and travel that have been among the hardest hit. The pandemic has led to a paradigm shift in the future of work, and that too is not temporary. The Great Resignation means white collar jobs with be more WFM than ever before, with a new software revolution, different transport and energy behaviors and so forth. Climate change alone could slow down global GDP in the 21st century. How can inflation be temporary when so many trends don't appear to be temporary? Sure the price of lumber or used-cars could be temporary, but a global chip shortage is exasperating the automobile sector. The stock market isn't even behaving like it cares about anything other than the Fed, and its $billions of dollars of buying bonds each month. Some central banks will start to taper about December, 2021 (like the European). However Delta could further mutate into a variant that makes the first generation of vaccines less effective. Such a macro event could be enough to trigger the correction we've been speaking about. So stay safe, and keep your money safe. The Last Dance of the 2009 bull market could feel especially more painful because we've been spoiled for so long in the markets. We can barely remember what March, 2020 felt like. Some people sold their life savings simply due to scare tactics by the likes of Bill Ackman. His scare tactics on CNBC won him likely hundreds of millions as the stock market tanked. Hedge funds further gamed the Reddit and Gamestop movement, orchestrating them and leading the new retail investors into meme speculation and a whole bunch of other unsavory things like options trading at such scale we've never seen before. It's not just inflation and higher interest rates, it's how absurdly high valuations have become. Still correlation does not imply causation. Just because inflation has picked up, it doesn't guarantee that stocks will head lower. Nevertheless, weaker buying power associated with higher inflation can't be overlooked as a potential negative for the U.S. economy and equities. The current S&P500 10-year P/E Ratio is 38.7. This is 97% above the modern-era market average of 19.6, putting the current P/E 2.5 standard deviations above the modern-era average. This is just math, folks. History is saying the stock market is 2x its true value. So why and who would be full on the market or an asset class like crypto that is mostly speculative in nature to begin with? Study the following on a historical basis, and due your own due diligence as to the health of the markets: Debt-to-GDP ratio Call to put ratio