US stock market 'too big to fail' — prolonged bear markets may be over

Analysts argue that the US stock market has become so systemically important — for pension funds, banks and the broader economy — that authorities will always intervene to prevent a prolonged bear market. This would mean the extended downturns seen historically may now be a thing of the past. Critics warn, however, that this belief could itself fuel excessive leverage and speculation.

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