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Stock Market Slump Myth Debunked

Updated 2026-07-23 16:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Contrary to popular belief, historical data shows that stocks typically gain in August. Analysts argue that current market volatility is not unusual for the month.

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The August stock-market slump is a myth — so why does Wall Street keep repeating it?

More than 200 years of data show stocks typically gain in August, while market volatility sits well below average.

2026-07-23 16:29 UTC