Should You Really Be Investing in the Stock Market Right Now? History Offers a Clear Answer.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has surged by nearly 67% since it began its bull market in October 2022, as of this writing, bolstered by strong consumer spending and consistent corporate earnings growth.But some investors are worried about a shift in the market. Inflation unexpectedly rose earlier this year, and bearish sentiment among investors is the highest it's been in the past 12 months, according to weekly surveys from the American Association of Individual Investors. In fact, only around 19% of U.S. investors are feeling optimistic about the market's six-month future.So what should you do with your investments right now? Is it time to get out of the market? Or is it safe to continue investing? Here's what history suggests.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool