just my prediction, but i think that the dow may well hit a bottom in october. and then after the election we'd get a decent rally for a while.
here is my reasoning. after the election, we will be more likely to get gridlock. gridlock means less spending out of washington. less spending means less inflationary pressure. stocks and bonds should like this.
any thoughts?
LORD WILLIN', I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, EXCEPT THE TIMING. I'LL WAGER A POST ELECTION REBOUND...& CLOSER TO JANUARY
Markets tend to price in factors before the fact, so I would think any effect of the election would start showing prior to.