Stocks started the final week of August on a positive note, but September is historically a bad month for stocks and analysts are warning of more turmoil ahead for the market.
September has historically been a difficult month for stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing negative returns on average, but a pullback in September doesn't necessarily mean stocks will stumble for the rest of the year if the economy remains resilient and the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates.
September historically has been the worst performing month for the U.S. stock market, and with the recent decline in August, investors should prepare for further volatility and potentially disappointing results in September.
September is historically the worst month for stocks, and with mounting fears in the market, Evercore's Julian Emanuel advises investors to remain defensive until a potential buying opportunity arises in October.
Bitcoin investors may face a turbulent September, but analysts suggest looking towards mid-October for potentially positive market movements.
European stock markets are expected to open higher as investors await the U.S. jobs report, while China's Caixin/S&P global manufacturing purchasing managers' index boosted global sentiment; however, September is historically a difficult month for stocks.
Wall Street started the month of September on a high note after a rocky August, with Dow futures up by 127 points, S&P futures 0.3% higher, and Nasdaq futures up by about 0.15%, as investors await Friday's crucial jobs report which is expected to show that the labor market will stay in a sweet spot.
U.S. futures are up on the first trading day of September, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all showing gains, while the recent data suggests that the U.S. labor market is cooling down and the Fed may pause the rate hike cycle in September.
Investors are hopeful that September will bring an end to the rise in interest rates, but the month is filled with risk events, making it potentially volatile for both stocks and bonds.
September has historically been the worst month for stocks, but this year may be different as the excitement around AI, cash on the sidelines, and Apple's new iPhone could potentially drive positive market performance.
Wall Street is optimistic about the September trading month, but there are concerns about falling consumer confidence data and a potential recession next year, according to Commonwealth Financial Network Chief Investment Officer Brad McMillan.
Investors are becoming increasingly nervous due to concerns about the Fed potentially increasing interest rates, as well as rising 10-year interest rates and the VIX, which may put pressure on stocks; however, there are also positive factors emerging, such as improving S&P 500 profit estimates and a shift away from data dependence by Fed officials, which suggests a better finish to September is probable.
Stocks may still be vulnerable in September, despite the buzz generated by Arm going public and the lousy market month of August.
September historically has been a challenging month for stocks, but reduced concerns about a recession, signs of a potential shift in Fed policy, and positive sector trends point to the possibility of strategic investment opportunities this year.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a positive September despite trading within a well-established range.
In September, the stock market had a poor performance, which is typical for this month.
The stock market typically experiences higher volatility in the month of October, but historical data shows that stocks tend to perform better in October than many investors expect.
Historically the worst month for stocks, September sent the market lower for the third quarter, causing pain on Wall Street.
Stocks had their worst month of the year in September, and the start of a new quarter is not expected to bring much relief as economic data, including the September jobs report, highlights a week of key updates.
The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are facing more potential corrections in October as stocks respond to a bond market selloff and economic data is closely scrutinized to validate the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on inflation control, creating both challenges and compelling opportunities for investors.
October has historically been a challenging month for stocks, and recent declines in the market, driven by elevated bond yields and expectations of higher interest rates, are causing concerns among investors.
Investors will be focused on September inflation data and the start of earnings season, while keeping an eye on stocks like JPMorgan Chase, Pepsi, and Delta this week.
The stock market tends to perform better from November to April, a phenomenon known as the Halloween Effect, as historical data shows that stock-market returns have been higher during these months compared to May to October.
Stock futures rise as core U.S. inflation decelerates in September.
The stock market's recent lackluster phase may have a glimmer of hope based on historical trends, with data showing that in years when the S&P 500 gained more than 1.4% in the first five days of October and had negative performance the previous year, the market advanced about 86% of the time; however, the near-term outlook may not be as optimistic, with October historically seeing a negative change and geopolitical tensions potentially dampening economic growth.