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Warren Buffett has issued a warning about the stock market's high valuation, indicated by the S&P 500's CAPE ratio reaching about 41, which is significantly above its long-term average of 17.8.

IN · 2026-09-19

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Key takeaway

Warren Buffett warns of extreme US stock market overvaluation as S&P 500 CAPE ratio hits ~41.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerWarren Buffett warns that the S&P 500 is extremely overvalued, with the CAPE ratio at ~41.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onUS equity markets face increased risk of correction or prolonged weak returns, triggering global risk repricing.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onGlobal investors reduce exposure to emerging markets, leading to capital outflows from India and INR funding cost pressure.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with USD-linked loans or export exposure face higher borrowing costs and weaker global demand, impacting margins and expansion plans.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: Economic Times Markets

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