Why Investors Are Moving Away From U.S. Stocks
From Down the Middle by Peter Mallouk and Jeff Stolper
February 27, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 84
About this episode
Peter and Jeff discuss the recent cooling of U.S. stocks and explore alternative investment options.
After a decade of outperformance, U.S. stocks have recently cooled. Peter and Jeff name several factors contributing to this shift, share major factors in the United States’ favor long term and discuss where else investors are going with their dollars. Plus, get their tips of the month.
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Hosts: Peter Mallouk, Jeff Stolper
Topics covered
- U.S. stocks
- investing trends
- market performance
- financial advice
- economic factors
Keywords
- U.S. stocks
- investing
- market trends
- financial advice
- economic factors
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Places: United States
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