The stock indices are down today and are headed for a second consecutive losing week. The stock market has struggled this week as investors remain wary about ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine and the Fed’s potentially aggressive monetary policy tightening.
The S&P 500 slid more than 5% in January, marking its worst performance since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and markets have remained choppy over the first two weeks this month. Amid geopolitical unrest, inflationary concerns, and interest rate hikes, experts predict market volatility will continue in the near term. Also, experts recommend that investors focus on high-quality stocks amid the volatility.
