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Market Watch: Fed Cautions, M&A Deals Surge Amid Shutdown Fears

9/29/2025

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Story summary

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned equities are fairly valued, though history shows stocks often rise after warnings.
JPMorgan's Fabio Bassi says today's market differs from the late 1990s dot-com era.
Investors eye opportunities amid a looming U.S. shutdown, with a 70% chance by October 1.
Goldman Sachs forecasts higher M&A activity, noting a 29% year-over-year rise in deal values.

History

Historical Context

The dot-com bubble peaked on March 24, 2000, with the NASDAQ reaching 5,132.50 before collapsing, resulting in a 78% loss in value. Companies like Amazon and eBay faced scrutiny during this downturn. Today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warnings reflect ongoing market volatility, as a potential U.S. government shutdown looms with a 70% likelihood, echoing past economic uncertainties.

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Story summary

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned equities are fairly valued, though history shows stocks often rise after warnings.
JPMorgan's Fabio Bassi says today's market differs from the late 1990s dot-com era.
Investors eye opportunities amid a looming U.S. shutdown, with a 70% chance by October 1.
Goldman Sachs forecasts higher M&A activity, noting a 29% year-over-year rise in deal values.

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