Earlier this month I profiled the US stock market’s performance in search of context for deciding if recent returns have gone off the deep end. The results suggest that on a rolling 10-year basis, the numbers look middling. Next question: how does the S&P 500 stack up after adjusting for risk via several metrics?
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Democrats eye political revival in 2018 in House elections: The Hill
US housing prices rise in Oct at fastest pace in over 3 years: Bloomberg
Dallas Fed Mfg Index rises to 11-year high in Dec: American Statesman
Richmond Fed Mfg Index slips in Dec, indicating moderate growth: Richmond Fed
Crude oil rises to highest level in more than 2 years: CNN Money