After the 40% surge in the US stocks, including the S&P 500 index, analysts believe that there still two bullish factors that could likely drive the stocks higher.
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The two biggest stories facing investors appear to be in direct conflict: the US unemployment rate is at its highest level since the Great Depression, and the stock market is up about 40% from its recent bear market low.
When the US labor market goes from losing jobs to adding them, there is no looking back.
“[P]erspective is always important.”
“The average bull market has historically lasted five years, with returns exceeding 200%. The first 48 trading days typically make up just over 10% of the returns for the entire bull market.”
“So if this is truly a lasting bull market, then we should have plenty more years of attractive returns ahead of us.”
“The prospect of a tumbling unemployment rate is surely good news for stocks.”
“The question then is how much this 40% rally already accounts for an improving economy and a falling unemployment rate.”
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