Study: we're heading into midterm elections. Historically, the year after midterm elections (3rd year of the presidential cycle) is very bullish for U.S. stocks https://bullmarkets.co/3rd-year-presidential-cycle-bullish-stocks/
i dunno '16 was a total stinker; the uncertainty just isn't good for the market. Brazil stock right now on the other hand....
Lets see how the midterm and Q4 seasonal influence plays out - this could be interesting since the herd is top calling ever since Lehman's 10 year anniversary.