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Choppy Stocks In Midterm Years 9/4/26

Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Summary

CNBC’s Your Money Minute features experts warning of potential stock volatility in September during this midterm election year. Analysts from Baird, Morgan Stanley, and Gerber Kawasaki note that while September is historically the worst month for markets, many stocks remain in long-term uptrends. They suggest that market uncertainty may ease after the November elections, advising investors to maintain comfortable asset allocations rather than attempting to time the market.

Topics discussed

Introduction: Midterm election year and stock warnings September volatility and midterm election patterns Long-term uptrends and Morgan Stanley's September risk Market choppiness and investment strategy advice Schwab Trading powered by Ameritrade education Schwab Trading learning resources and call to action
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