"Analyzing U.S. Stock-Market Seasonality: Is a Fourth Quarter Rally on the Horizon?"

The historically weak third quarter for U.S. stocks may set the stage for a potential rally in the fourth quarter, which has historically been the best quarter for the stock market. Despite recent market volatility and concerns about rising bond yields and interest rates, some market strategists believe that a strong end-of-year rally is possible, especially if stocks have experienced declines in the previous two months. However, others caution that market fundamentals are pointing to a potential recession, which could dampen the usual seasonal strength.