The stock market had a strong start to 2023, with the S&P 500 finishing January with nearly a 6% gain. However, that trend began to reverse, as investors started to weigh the impact of numerous economic changes and challenges – such as mixed inflation data, bank failures, and a continued shortage of workers.
Economic Headwinds Facing Investors
The stock market had a strong start to 2023, with the S&P 500 finishing January with nearly a 6% gain. However, that trend began to reverse, as investors started to weigh the impact of numerous economic changes and challenges – such as mixed inflation data, bank failures, and a continued shortage of workers.