DotCom Peak 2.0

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Here we go again; two decades later, the same signal lights are flashing. The two charts above reflect the percentage of companies with negative earnings a year prior to IPO (via @JackPScott)
and U.S. Corporate Credit as a % of GDP (via @trevornoren).

When stock market equities deflate, household financing sentiments change.
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...the stock market plays a significant role in influencing the growth and/or reduction in volatility and market risk.

...the health of the stock market acts as a bellwether for a variety of purchasing decisions made by consumers across the domestic economy.

...in a falling stock market, however. As the number of prospective buyers decreases, it is possible that banks will alter their lending policies to woo individuals from an ever-decreasing pool of prospective buyers.

...we can see how changes in the stock market do influence the mindset and eagerness of home buyers. With that in mind, people who are ready to buy a home should watch the stock market to determine whether or not they are able to leverage market volatility to their advantage during their negotiations with banks.

The above quotes are from Does the Stock Market Affect the Housing Market? By: Ryan Cockerham | Reviewed by: Ashley Donohoe, MBA; Updated March 06, 2019 via Zacks.com