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3 Reasons We Could See a Stock Market Crash in 2016

By Cameron Saucier, Associate Editor, Money Morning - April 13, 2016

A stock market crash is likely in 2016. This bear market rally simply won't last...

That's because it hasn't been based on strong earnings reports, solid balance sheets, or a growing economy. It's been hinged on the Federal Reserve's policy actions.

And once the Fed moves to raise interest rates, this rally will reverse. And investors will see three clear reasons for a stock market crash in 2016...

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3 Reasons We Could See a Stock Market Crash in 2016

By Cameron Saucier, Associate Editor, Money Morning - April 13, 2016

A stock market crash is likely in 2016. This bear market rally simply won't last...

That's because it hasn't been based on strong earnings reports, solid balance sheets, or a growing economy. It's been hinged on the Federal Reserve's policy actions.

And once the Fed moves to raise interest rates, this rally will reverse. And investors will see three clear reasons for a stock market crash in 2016...

The One Factor That Could Cause a Stock Market Crash in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 1, 2016

Global stock markets have tanked this year, leaving many investors worrying about a potential stock market crash in 2016. And Money Morning Global Credit Strategist Michael Lewitt has just told readers about the biggest factor that could lead to a 2016 stock market crash.

Before we get to that, here are the factors that have already driven the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq down this year...

One of the Biggest Stock Market Crash Warning Signs We've Seen in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - February 17, 2016

One of the biggest stock market crash warning signs we've seen in 2016 has just come out of China. And now the Asian nation's banking sector looks like a disaster waiting to happen...

According to UBS economist Tao Wang, China's banking loan assets now sit at a startling 290% of GDP.

Here's exactly what that means...

One Big Reason a Global Stock Market Crash in 2016 Is More Likely Than Ever

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - February 16, 2016

With each passing day, the irresponsible behavior of the world's central banks brings us closer to a full-blown global stock market crash in 2016.

We're already officially in a bear market.

But now the world's central banks have started to toss gasoline on the fire with a reckless new policy. It's already making things worse everywhere it's been tried.

Here's what the central bankers are doing - and why it's bound to trigger a stock market crash...

Will the Stock Market Crash in 2016?

By Cameron Saucier, Associate Editor, Money Morning - January 28, 2016

A stock market crash in 2016 wouldn't be unexpected right now. That's a frightening thought.

Stocks had a rough start to the New Year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting nearly 8% in the first 10 trading days of January.

Investors are capitulating over concerns about China's slowing economy and its collapsing stock market. Tepid global growth and the Fed's decision to raise interest rates in December isn't improving investor sentiment either.

Is there going to be another stock market crash like we saw in 2008, though? Here's what we know...