The everything bubble was going to pop one way or another. At least this way it’s being done with a worthy objective and not a mass panic that would be used as an excuse to usher in an era of communist totalitarianism
True. Financial analysts have had enough heads-up, at least since November, to plan for any changes or uncertainties. The smart ones took their money out of the market to avoid the unknown. Those who did probably helped contribute to the market downturn, but it'll be temporary. Lower prices means bargain opportunities to buy low and realize gains as the stock prices recover.
The market is supposed to be about future growth potential -- investing where the prices will go up due to expansion and innovation. Too bad the internet has bred a huge number of day-traders who only want to exploit the short term swings of market prices. That money, if invested long term, would help companies grow, not just enrich shareholders.
Unless we are entering a depression, downturns and recessions tend to rebound very quickly. The exception to that was when Obama pumped tons of tax funds into the markets he liked, such as solar panels and other green companies, to keep them afloat. That stimulus BS just helped make the owners and CEOs wealthy, as many used it to pay themselves bonuses. At best, the stimulus helped a few midsize companies remain in business if they managed the cash wisely.