Stocks in September may be dicey

Despite the volatility in August, U.S. equities are still having a solid year with gains in the Nasdaq of over 34%, but caution is advised due to stretched valuations and the possibility of sell-offs in the market amidst global economic troubles and stagflation scenarios in Europe.

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8/25/2023

BlackRock's capital market assumptions show trailing U.S. equity returns

BlackRock's quarterly capital markets assumptions predict that U.S. large- and small-cap equities will underperform other regions over the next five years, with expected returns of 5.8% and 5.4% respectively, trailing by about 500 to 700 basis points.

9/1/2023

Is the Market Due for a Deeper Reversion? Trends Don't Lie

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9/7/2023

September is historically the worst month for stocks. That might not be the case this year

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.

9/13/2023

Inflation Slows Slightly But Remains High as Household Incomes Drop, Markets Cautious Ahead of Fed Meeting

Despite the pressure on the market, the major US equity indexes have held steady near their recent highs, with the S&P 500 up 16.21% year to date and the Nasdaq Composite up 31.6%, raising questions about whether the current market weakness is due to seasonality or potentially something more significant like inflation.

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Posted 9/3/2023, 3:58:21 PM