Over the last week, the S&P 500 is down by 4%. Other than gold and oil, nearly every segment of the market is lower, especially over the last 3 days.
We often talk about the importance of interest rates and earnings in terms of equities. And, these do matter the most in the long run.
But, a third factor is risk appetites. This is basically a reflection of how people are feeling. This can cause wild swings in multiples during episodes of fear and greed.
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