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Stocks' Worst Month Starts Tomorrow, but History Says Midterm Septembers Are Different

Aug 31, 2026 · 11:35 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Stocks' Worst Month Starts Tomorrow, but History Says Midterm Septembers Are Different

September is typically the worst performing month of the year. Here's why market experts are saying 2026 could be different.

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September is usually when stock prices drop the most, but this year might be different because it's a midterm election year. When you watch the stock market in September, pay attention to whether history repeats or breaks its pattern.

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