Worst Economic Predictions in History

[Shax]

“Bull markets are born on pessimism, grow on skepticism, mature on optimism and die on euphoria.”

(John Templeton)

 

[zdreg]

I am happy to predict a 6-7 year bull market. Will that do?

A real bull market or a fake one unadjusted for inflation?

 

[Shax]

12 of the worst economic predictions ever made by highly intelligent people:

https://www.businessinsider.com/12-...ligent-people-have-ever-made-2015-5?r=US&IR=T

 

[piezoe]

A real bull market or a fake one unadjusted for inflation?

Although it's certainly true that broad market returns are usually reported in nominal rather than in inflation corrected terms, nevertheless a portfolio that duplicated the S&P would on average, over time produce a significantly positive, inflation adjusted ROI.