Brace for Impact: 7 Alarming Signs a U.S. Stock Market Crash May Be Coming
The Federal Reserve’s rapid rate hikes since 2022 pushed U.S. borrowing costs to multi-decade highs, cooling inflation but straining economic growth. Stock valuations in late 2023 matched levels seen before the 1929 and 2000 crashes, with the S&P 500’s gains driven by a handful of tech giants. Labor market growth slowed and national debt refinancing costs surged. Geopolitical tensions and volatile energy prices added to market risks.