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led traders to temper their enthusiasm for the generally better than expected earnings reports of the last couple of weeks. It should be noted that since 2011 first quarter GDP growth has averaged .9% compared with 2.4% in each of the other quarters. So perhaps it is just a seasonal anomaly. In any event, GDP growth will need to improve significantly to justify the current valuations in the market. If not, then the long awaited bear market may come sooner than many expect. After a lackluster start to the month where the S&P declined, the market surged after the French elections last weekend. International markets also rallied strongly as the prospect of a Frexit became less likely.
