Highlights
- The Dow’s more than century‑long two‑thirds annual win rate sets a naturally bullish base case absent clear, compelling bearish evidence.
- Inflation and Fed policy overwhelmingly shape annual market outcomes, while geopolitical conditions matter far less than commonly assumed.
- High inflation and tightening regimes depress win rates; moderate inflation and easing regimes materially improve them.
- Because forecasting regimes is unreliable, our practical edge comes from