ViewpointsOpinionAs Stock Market Rises, Instability GrowsIs the surging stock market its own worst enemy?SavePrintA trader reacts as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Jan. 10, 2020. Kena Betancur/Getty ImagesJames Gorrie1/17/2020|Updated: 1/19/2020CommentaryWe’re living in amazing times. That’s not just a cliché; it’s absolutely true.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesTrump Admin’s Venezuela Strikes Are Challenging China’s Global RoleJan 06, 2026How China Uses the Israel–Hamas Conflict to Reshape Global PoliticsDec 26, 2025How the CCP Persecutes Christians Who Celebrate Christmas in ChinaDec 23, 2025America’s Battle Against China’s Vast Spy NetworkDec 19, 2025Related TopicsFederal Reservestock marketquantitative easingUS economy