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Stocks are on pace for their worst month since 2022. Could April bring buying opportunities?


Published on 2025-03-29 17:41:18 - MarketWatch
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  • Seasonality and bearish sentiment could create an opportunity for investors next month
  • but policy uncertainty remains.

The article from MSN Money discusses the current state of the stock market, highlighting that stocks are experiencing their worst performance since 2022, with the S&P 500 down nearly 6% in the first quarter of the year. Despite this downturn, there's an optimistic outlook for potential buying opportunities in April. The piece mentions that historical data shows April tends to be a positive month for stocks, with the S&P 500 gaining an average of 1.5% over the past 20 years. Analysts suggest that the recent market sell-off might be overdone, driven by concerns over inflation, rising interest rates, and banking sector issues, but these could present value for investors looking for long-term gains. The article also notes that while the market has been volatile, sectors like technology and consumer discretionary have been hit particularly hard, potentially setting up for a rebound if economic conditions stabilize.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/stocks-are-on-pace-for-their-worst-month-since-2022-could-april-bring-buying-opportunities/ar-AA1BTvrO ]