The Stock Market Did Something for Just the Third Time Since 1950. Here's What History Says Will Happen in 2025.

The stock market has been on quite a tear over the past couple of years, with each major market index hitting new heights in 2024. In fact, as recently as early December, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) closed at new all-time highs, spurred on by comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who noted at the time that the U.S. economy is in "remarkably good shape."However, since that peak, which occurred about a month ago, the stock market has struggled, with all three major market indexes slipping into the red. This represents a worrying trend for investors, as history suggests there could be challenging times ahead. In fact, the market has done something for just the third time since 1950, and the data is clear about what investors should expect next.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool