Could November Be Worse than October for the Markets?

The fourth quarter started on a negative note for investors. US equities witnessed a sell-off. In October, the S&P 500 Index (SPY) lost ~6.9%, which marked the worst month for the index in the last seven years. Similarly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) and the NASDAQ Composite Index (QQQ) ended October with ~8.1% and 5.1% losses, respectively. While the broader market saw a minor recovery in the last few weeks, it turned negative again this week. In the week ending November 9, the S&P 500 benchmark rose 2.1%, but fell 2.0% on November 12.