This segment first appeared in the 12/30/22 episode of the Atlanta Real Estate Report…

Let’s look at a few charts to gain some perspective…

The sheer size of the equity markets makes them a powerful force when it comes to their economic impact on Main Street…

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In the chart above, note the move from the GFC low in 2009 to the pandemic high of late 2021. Equity market cap rose from about 50% to almost 200% of GDP. That is one heck of a run!

Stock prices and the business cycle…

Stock prices and building permits are leading indicators…

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