What Is It About August? (Ep. 97)

The month of August can often bring unexpected market volatility, and in this release we touch on the reasons behind it and how investors can stay prepared.

In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, explore the recurring phenomenon of August market volatility, discussing historical events that have shaken the markets during this seemingly unpredictable month. 

Joined by insights from various professionals, they analyze the reasons behind these patterns and offer valuable perspectives on how investors can navigate the choppy waters of late summer trading. 

Ryan and Sonu discuss: 

• Historical market disruptions in August and their catalysts
• The psychology of market participants during low-volume periods
• The recent volatility triggered by the Bank of Japan's rate hike
• The importance of having a diversified investment strategy to weather unexpected market shifts
• Key economic data, such as the unemployment rate and inflation expectations, and their impact on market outlook
• And more!

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