What a market recovery can look like

What a market recovery can look like

May 11, 2020 | Alex Albrecht

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The U.S. equities market has rebounded upwards of 30% from its low in March, driven by plenty of good news and investor optimism. But the road ahead is full of curves and unknowns that could slow the momentum or worse. Looking in the rearview mirror, previous recessions offer a roadmap to guide the recovery journey. Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets’ Head of U.S. Equity Strategy, joins us to share lessons from past market downturns. To listen to the full podcast episode, click here.

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