While common people are investing into stock market, smart people are getting into cryptos. And really smart people are diversifying into commodities and precious metals. That's how smart people can stay ahead even during a recession because they add assets that protects their capital.
But 155 billion USD in 6 months, is a big number. This kind of optimism may be fueled by global broking companies that are advising their retail clients to invest heavily. A lot of US people think that Trump tariff is going to serve them great return. So there may be multiple triggers to create such optimism.