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August delivered another positive month for investors, supported by resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and continued enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence. But as we head into the final stretch of 2026, there is no shortage of issues competing for investors’ attention—from interest rates and government debt to geopolitics, trade tensions and the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
In this month’s Market Perspectives: What You Need to Know, we look beyond the daily headlines and focus on what really matters for long-term investors.
We review August’s market performance, examine why patience may be one of the most valuable—and difficult—skills in investing, and look back at nearly 75 years of S&P 500 returns to show why an “average” year is actually anything but average.
We also tackle September’s infamous reputation as the worst month of the year for stocks. History certainly gives investors reasons to be cautious, but the strength of markets heading into this September offers some encouraging clues that 2026 could follow a different path.
There will always be reasons to worry. Successful investing is about having a plan, maintaining perspective and giving that plan time to work.
Click below to read the full September 2026 Market Perspectives.
Thanks for Reading. AP
