No one will know if the economy s in recession until we see today s economic data many months from now. But if you wait too long and don t invest until current economic conditions improve, you may miss out on gains when the market turns up. As the chart shows, historically, stocks have tended to rebound before the economy and climb to new highs over time. MSN MoneyCentral Investor and National Bureau if Economic Research. The securities markets are subject to the risks of fluctuating prices and the uncertainty of rates of return and yields inherent in investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The Federal Reserve s next move is another economic intangible that should not keep you from buying stocks today if you re investing for the long-term. In fact, the Fed began cutting interest rates in January of this year to spur economic growth, which has often had positive effects on the stock market within just 3 to 12 months of the first rate cut. The securities markets are subject to the risks of fluctuating prices and the uncertainty of rates of return and yields inherent in investing. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. So don't delay another day because the sooner you start, the more time you'll have to potentially benefit from the long-term growth of stocks.