Will Stocks Surge in June After a Flat May?

The video discusses the flat performance of the S&P 500 in May despite volatility, and explores the outlook for June, considering factors like quantitative tightening, inflation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Historical trends are examined, noting that the S&P 500 has had a rough start to the year, similar to 1970. The video also highlights inflation issues, driven by high commodity prices, and their impact on consumer behavior and company pricing strategies.

What factors are contributing to the uncertainty in the market's direction for June?

• Decreasing commodity prices

• A stable geopolitical environment

• Quantitative tightening and inflation concerns

• A strong start to the year for the S&P 500

Historically, how has the equity market performed in June since the year 2000?

• It has remained unchanged

• It has shown a decline of about 4/10 of a percent on average

• It has consistently shown growth

• It has been the best month for the market

How does the current year-to-date decline in the S&P 500 compare to past years?

• It is the second-best start since 1970

• It is an average start compared to previous years

• It is the worst start since 1970

• It is the best start since 1970

What is a major factor contributing to the current inflation problem?

• Decreasing oil prices

• Increased consumer spending

• High commodity prices, especially oil

• Stable gas prices

How might consumers react to the ongoing inflation and high prices?

• They may start to change their behavior and become less tolerant

• They may become more tolerant of higher prices

• They will continue spending at the same rate

• They will increase their spending significantly