What Does the Market Hate? Uncertainty!
Markets dislike bad news. However, if there’s one thing they hate even more, it’s uncertainty. Are job numbers expected to dip slightly in the next report? Not ideal, but manageable — the market has likely priced it in. But what if job losses come in far worse than expected? Suddenly, investors panic, stocks slide, and headlines scream “economic slowdown.” It’s...
By: Carter Kilman | March 25, 2025
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