Has the Market Hit the Bottom?

Has the Market Hit the Bottom?

From Lagniappe by Stokes Family Office

April 17, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Doug and Greg discuss whether the market has hit the bottom, exploring recent events and their implications.

Ceasefire talks are ongoing, the Strait of Hormuz is open, and the market is bouncing back. Doug and Greg will discuss whether the market has hit the bottom. They explore the larger implications of recent events in the Middle East, the impact of social media on investor sentiment, and the resilience of the consumer market. The conversation also touches on the SpaceX IPO and the bullish potential for long-term market growth. Key Takeaways [00:17] - The market has bounced back [06:06] - Economic momentum heading into earnings season [10:45] - Historical context on sell-offs + volatility rates quicken [13:21] - The social media/whiplash effect of today’s market cycles [17:24] - It’s a great time to be in New Orleans View Transcript Links Tax Refund Splurge For Many Americans Is Paying Down Debt Volatility Mean Reverts Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific…

People in this episode

Hosts: Doug Stokes, Greg Stokes

Topics covered

  • market analysis
  • Middle East events
  • investor sentiment
  • consumer market resilience
  • SpaceX IPO
  • long-term market growth

Keywords

  • market bottom
  • economic momentum
  • sell-offs
  • volatility
  • social media
  • investor sentiment
  • consumer market
  • SpaceX IPO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stokes Family Office

Places: New Orleans, Strait of Hormuz

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