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Ruses, risks and real threats for 2024

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    • Real risks must be big, economically significant events few fathom – stealth torpedoes unpriced by markets.
    • Real risks must be big, economically significant events few fathom – stealth torpedoes unpriced by markets. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    Ken Fisher

    Published Mon, Mar 11, 2024 · 05:00 AM

    SURPRISES sway stocks the most – positively and negatively.

    While I envision double-digit stock market gains in 2024, bears cannot believe it – pointing to tired 2023 scare stories plus newer, heavily discussed fears such as Gaza/Israel.

    But no. Markets pre-price widely watched worries fast.

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