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Summer is historically weak for stocks, and the Fed's July-September blackout period can further hurt growth stocks. Retirees should focus on preserving capital and finding returns that beat the current 3-4% inflation rate.
Summer is historically weak for stocks, and the Fed's July-September blackout period can further hurt growth stocks. Retirees should focus on preserving capital and finding returns that beat the current 3-4% inflation rate.
Summer has a reputation as the weakest season for stocks, and some investors even repeat sell in May and go away. From July to September, the Federal Reserve blackout period can further cool appetite for higher-growth stocks. For retirees, the focus shifts to preserving capital and beating inflation, currently around 3% to 4%.
