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Given that stock valuations are approaching historically high levels, investors should note the factors driving this upswing and consider the implications of elevated valuations going into 2025.
Predicting the impact of election results on financial markets is speculative. Despite the uncertainty and potential for volatility, history shows that such fluctuations are usually short-lived.
Historical data on stock performance across different White House administrations shows that stocks have generally performed well regardless of the political party in power.
Just as investors heard a lot about September’s notorious volatility, they may hear similar warnings about October, especially with the presidential elections looming in November.
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Learn how investors can manage a barrage of financial news headlines, avoid irrational decisions, and stick to basic investing principles.
While politics can have a short-term effect on the market, investors must learn to tune out the political noise and focus on the fundamentals.
When investors understand how the business cycle moves, they are better equipped to evaluate long-term investment decisions.