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What Makes Stocks Go Up and Down?
When you invest in the market, you must pay attention to anything that may affect your stocks. Some events seem to come from out of nowhere—perhaps a currency crisis, a war, or an overseas market crash that will wreak havoc on the U.S. stock market. Any one of these events can send the market lower as investors seek protection in cash, gold, or real estate. More than anything, however, markets hate uncertainty.
As an investor or trader, you must be aware of outside events. Sometimes it helps to step back and assess market conditions. If you can anticipate how an upcoming event might affect the stock market, you can shift your money into more suitable investments. In fact, having a thorough understanding of ...
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