When will the market turn? | ticker VIEWS

It’s always the way for investors. When times are great the worries begin and the question is – when will the market turn and why?

Well for now, whether you’ve invested in US Stocks or property, it’s a reason to celebrate.

The S&P 500 Index is up 8% so far this quarter.

It’s the largest gain since the 4th Quarter of 2020, It’s also up five straight quarters or a remarkable 66%.

That’s the longest quarterly winning streak in 5 years, the vaccine rollout and huge cash injections have certainly helped.

Stocks are up about 90 per cent from the worst of the market panic in March last year.

Microscope on property – should you invest?

in April U.S. home prices jumped the most in more than 30 years…that’s quite a long time

Analysts have described the growth as truly extraordinary, in part its down to the post pandemic bounce and buyers wanting to escape the city for bigger suburban homes.

Low rates and a shortage of supply has also helped the boom but its causing issues too.

Buyers are struggling to find properties they can afford and now builders are seeing higher prices in materials and limited skilled workers as they keep up with interest.

So, what could go wrong?

Well, perhaps more troublesome virus strains of course everyone has their fingers crossed that it doesn’t, stretched valuations and the prospect of tighter monetary policy as the recovery stokes inflation tremors.

Always keep an eye out.