August: From Best to Worst - A Volatile Market Outlook

August has historically been both the best and worst month for the stock market, depending on the period analyzed. From 1896 to 1986, August outperformed other months by 1.4 percentage points. However, since 1986, August has been the worst month, lagging behind other months by 1.7 percentage points. The change in August's performance remains unexplained, with no significant shifts in economic uncertainty or investor sentiment. It is likely a random occurrence, highlighting the importance of skepticism when analyzing patterns in the stock market.