Stocks performed better in rate down-cycles according to data since 2022 year-end
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 30 2024
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Current Treasury Rates and Stock Performance: The 10-year U.S. Treasury rate has decreased to 1.7%, with Wells Fargo analysts predicting this trend will benefit stock performance, as evidenced by the S&P 500's cumulative return of 34% during recent down-cycles compared to only 2% during up-cycles since late 2022.
Rate Cycles Analysis: Since the end of 2022, there have been four rate up-cycles and five down-cycles, with detailed changes in real US10Y rates and corresponding S&P 500 total returns highlighting the impact of these cycles on market performance.
Analyst Views on IWM
Wall Street analysts forecast IWM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IWM is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
