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Decoupling of markets and the economy: why stock markets rise during times of crisis

Market disconnection: why stocks rise when the economy falls

The stock market soars while the economy collapses: this paradox shocks us with every crisis. In May 2020, the S&P 500 had recovered 37% from its low while US unemployment hit 14.7%. How can markets and the real economy drift so far apart? Analysis of the mechanisms at play and strategies for navigating these disconnections.

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