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The U.S. stock market index S&P 500 has reached a new record high at 7,140 points. The NASDAQ has done the same at 24,660 points. European and Japanese stock markets are also at all-time highs, and Chinese stock prices are not far from their previous record levels. This may be a rather surprising outcome for many market observers — given the multitude of current stress factors and fears: just think of Iran war, energy price shock, Ukraine-Russia war, excessive government debt burdens, increasing political disagreement within the Western world, etc. Are stock investors too optimistic in their (world) view? Or are the skeptics too pessimistic? To answer these questions — and above all to take an informed look into the future — let us first recall the most important factors that fundamentally drive stock markets. Recorded 30 April 2026. Recorded on 30 April 2026. Please visit my website: https://www.boombustreport.com/