How the stock market works, ’60s cartoon edition

Markets are rebounding following last Friday’s turbulence as Wall Street looks to Fed rate cuts for enthusiasm ahead of critical economic data later this week.

As we look back at the past year, it’s clear that the Federal Reserve’s response to the regional bank challenges has had a significant impact on the market. The Bank Term Funding Program, which injected over $300 billion in liquidity, supported a 19% surge in the S&P 500 through July.

Warmer-than-normal temperatures have reduced natural gas demand in the U.S. and Europe, leading to a decline in prices. However, have prices fallen too much in response?

Stock valuations are approaching five-year highs