September was a bad month for the markets. In the U.S., all three major indices were down. Developed markets dropped, and emerging markets did worst of all. These declines resulted from the weakening of the economic data, driven by the spread of the Delta wave of the virus. Job growth was down, layoffs trended up, and consumer confidence dropped.
So, does the economy have the momentum to keep going until the virus is under control? Stay tuned to my latest Market Thoughts video to find out.