That is because some people are hoping for it, in particular, home buyers.

If the price os something goes too high, it is a good thing that it goes down to levels in which they are affordable again for those that need it for living on them and not for speculating.

==It is almost as if some people are hoping for it.==

It's also possible that the data is implying it. Not everything needs to be a conspiracy.

The market has set a record for the longest bull run in history. It would be naive and neglect the history of markets to expect that to continue. That's just not how markets work.

Depends on what kind of a life phase you are in. If you are doing insanely well at this point in time, a recession would reset and good days could come to an end.

If you are having a bad time already, you would be hoping for a some turnaround moment to see if it changes anything.

Basically its the It will pass frustration/joy applied to scenarios. If you are having a good time now, being told It will pass will likely sadden you. If you are having a bad time, being told It will pass will cheer you up.