
A tough start to 2026 has forced investors to reckon with the dreaded "C" word.
That's right: From a recent peak of 7,002.28 on January 28 to a trough of 6,316.91 on March 30, the benchmark S&P 500 declined 9.8%.

A tough start to 2026 has forced investors to reckon with the dreaded "C" word.
That's right: From a recent peak of 7,002.28 on January 28 to a trough of 6,316.91 on March 30, the benchmark S&P 500 declined 9.8%.