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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.

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

Published July 23, 2026 · Category: Finance

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

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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