These include stubbornly high inflation, the war in Iran that's elevating energy prices, high tariffs that are inflating the prices of certain goods, the Federal Reserve's raising of interest rates, and higher long-term yields. Right now, the equity market has held up well. The S&P 500 index has gained 14. 1% this year through Oct. 9. Perhaps the market will continue its smooth sailing. However, at some point, troubling economic times, along with a poor stock market performance, will arrive. But that shouldn't keep you away from buying stocks. Certain companies do well no matter the economic environment.
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