US stock market pushed household wealth to record high in fourth quarter
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The Federal Reserve reported that US household net worth rose to a record $169.4 trillion in Q4 2024, primarily due to a $300 billion increase in stock market holdings. However, real estate values dropped by $400 billion, and recent market trends suggest potential volatility ahead.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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The S&P 1500 Composite index gained 2.1% in Q4 2024 but has since lost nearly $4 trillion in value since the presidential inauguration.
The index performance suggests a neutral short-term outlook with potential market uncertainty due to recent value losses.
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