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August’s historically sharp volatility could rattle risk assets

MarketWatch says August has a track record of being especially tough for volatility, highlighting the period as a key watch window for investors.

MarketWatch warns that the stock market’s relatively calm behavior may not last into August, pointing to the month’s historically rough record for volatility.

The outlet frames August as a high-risk window for turbulence and focuses on how investors may want to think about positioning ahead of that seasonality.

In its discussion of portfolio preparation, MarketWatch emphasizes the need to consider how volatility tends to behave during August rather than relying on current market calm.

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