Peter Schiff Claims Majority of U.S. Stocks in Bear Market, AI Names Propel S&P 500
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Peter Schiff argues that most U.S. equities are in a bear market, noting only 60 stocks have hit new one‑year highs while 479 have fallen to new one‑year lows. The uneven 8‑to‑1 ratio of gains to losses underscores his view. Schiff points to the AI sector—led by names such as Nvidia and Micron—as the primary driver of the S&P 500’s 14% year‑to‑date gain. However, he cautions that market concentration is low, with many stocks already trading near their 52‑week highs, roughly 16% away from those peaks. This suggests that the rally may be limited to a few high‑profile names rather than a broad-based market recovery.
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Peter Schiff称大部分股票处于熊市，AI股票支撑指数
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Peter Schiff stated that 479 US stocks hit 52-week lows compared to only 60 highs, arguing most stocks are in a bear market. Goldman Sachs noted that AI shares are holding the S&P 500 up, which returned about 14% in 2026, with Nvidia and Micron expected to drive a third of 2026 S&P 500 earnings growth. However, the median S&P 500 stock is 16% below its 52-week high, and market breadth is at its weakest since the dot-com bubble. US inflation reached 3.7% in September, raising the probability of another Federal Reserve hike, while higher rates and AI profit doubts pulled the index’s forward earnings multiple to 19 times from 22.
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