Markets Soar: Unpacking Wealth Growth in the Stock Market and Real Estate
Market Overview
New data from the Federal Reserve reveals that Americans are the richest they've ever been, with a cumulative net worth of $163.8 trillion at the end of the second quarter. This is an increase of nearly 2% from the first quarter, mostly driven by bcontinued price appreciation in the US real estate market.
Real Estate Gains
- $1.8 trillion increase in real estate valuation
- $700 billion gains in stocks
The stock market hit a record high in June, along with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index.
Debt and Cash Positions
- Household debt jumped almost 1% to $20.2 trillion
- Cash and cash-like security holdings dropped slightly to $18.44 trillion
Overall, the data paints a healthy financial picture for Americans, who maintain strong positions in rising-value assets. Economist David Rosenberg noted that the strong spending data from July reflects the resilient state of the US economy, even amid consistent interest-rate hikes over the past two years.
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