Tom Lee, the chief investment officer of Fundstrat Capital, has labeled the 2025 market “the most hated V-shaped rally,” arguing that investors are gripped by a level of pessimism typically seen only during severe bear markets, despite hopes of the S&P 500 hitting the 7,000 mark by year-end. Investor Pessimism In 2025 Mirrors Previous Bear MarketsLee pointed to persistent negative investor sentiment as a key anomaly in an update published on Fundstrat’s YouTube channel on Oct. 21. He highlighted recent AAII ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has expressed optimism about the U.S. economy despite the ongoing government shutdown, citing two key factors that could drive investor confidence. AI and Dovish Fed Could Spark Growth In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Lee said massive investments in the artificial intelligence sector and the Federal Reserve’s dovish stance are “powerful tailwinds” for the economy. The Fed’s 9-month ...