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US stocks are experiencing their worst performance in September since 1928, but there are signs that the market could avoid a steep downturn this year, with indicators suggesting more stability and positive gains for the rest of the year, according to Mark Hackett, chief of research at US investment firm Nationwide. However, challenges such as elevated oil prices and inflation could put strain on the stock market and the US economy.
The stock market's decline has intensified recently, leading to concerns about how far it could fall.
U.S. equity markets experienced their worst week since March as benchmark interest rates surged, causing concerns about tight monetary policy, a potential government shutdown, and trade tensions with China, resulting in losses for real estate equities and mortgage rates reaching their highest level since 2002.
Historically the worst month for stocks, September sent the market lower for the third quarter, causing pain on Wall Street.
Stock markets are experiencing their worst month of the year, as the Federal Reserve confirms its commitment to keeping interest rates higher for a longer period, leading to concerns about the Fed's hawkish stance continuing to weigh on stocks.
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 Industrial Average is poised for its worst day in months as the stock market selloff continues, driven by losses in Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and American Express.
The Dow experienced its worst day since March and fell into negative territory for the year as an unexpected surge in job openings and political dysfunction in Washington caused concern among investors and led to a plunge in stock indexes.
Stock markets experienced a decline as Treasury yields reached a 16-year peak, leading to a 1.2% decrease in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and notable declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, with concerns of higher interest rates provoking fears of an economic recession.
September was the worst month of the year for the stock market, with all three major U.S. financial indexes experiencing declines, but cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike and Zscaler are well-positioned for future growth despite their stock price drops.
