[My2Cents]

Whose predicting a stock market crash next year, other than brokers in gold?

[GraniteStateConservative]

There are plenty of short term bulls who see a big pullback next year-- like 1987. Is this a secular bear market? There is some evidence. This rally could be a secular bear rally-- fleeting. Many technical analysts don't like the market at all. The rally probably ran out of gas in June and is just sputtering along in a narrow trading range until it capitulates.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Oh, and Elliott Wave theorists, too. And people who study valuations.

The economy isn't sweetness and light. Job growth is non-existent and real GDP growth was less than 1.4% (defense spending alone accounted for 1.7% of the 3.1%). In the midst of ruthless cost-cutting, corporate profits FELL by 3.4%-- another bearish sign.