The Late-1990s Dot-Com Bubble

The dot-com bubble marked a turning point in market history, fueled by the promise of internet technology and a wave of investor enthusiasm. Optimism, easy access to information and a booming economy set the stage for soaring IPOs and rapid market growth—even when fundamentals were hard to pin down. The parallels to today’s AI-driven market underscore the importance of applying lessons from the past to navigate innovation with clarity and discipline. In this episode, join Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist, and Katie Korngiebel, Research Analyst, as they reflect on the rise and fall of the dot-com era and share lessons learned that apply to today’s evolving markets. Timestamps: (0:52) The Internet bubble (3:03) A booming economy (5:30) The Federal Reserve (8:40) Speculative valuations (11:08) Investor enthusiasm (13:48) Dot.con (17:20) Relevance to today