Does a Strong January for the S&P 500 Mean a Good Year for the Market? Here's What History Says.
16.01.26 04:45 Uhr
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More than a week into 2026, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is off to a positive start to the year. At this writing, it was up just under 2% to begin the year, potentially paving the way for a strong first month. A 2% return may be calming for investors who were worried about the stock market's high valuations as of the end of 2025 and about a possible bubble forming.But does a good start in January normally indicate that the stock market will have a good year overall? Below, I'll look at how the S&P 500 has done in previous years and whether January's performance can be a predictor for its performance for the entire year.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool
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