Hey there,

Here’s what really went down in September and what it means for your investing journey:

Market recap: not your typical “weak September”

• Historically, September is one of the toughest months for stocks.

• But this year? The S&P 500 gained +3.95%.

• Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up ~13.38% (including dividends).

• Strength came from tech, AI, and solid corporate earnings.

• On September 17th, the Fed cut rates by 0.25%, lowering the federal funds target range to 4.00%–4.25%.

• Toward month’s end, markets cooled: while the cut was meant to support growth, stronger-than-expected economic data left investors questioning how many more cuts would actually follow this year.

Takeaway: September showed again that markets don’t always follow the script. The long-term trend is what matters — not one week or one headline.

You can also read: Is hope secretly sabotaging your money?

Lesson for beginners

• Narratives about “bad months” often don’t match reality.

• Chasing headlines or trying to time every move is exhausting.

• The investors who win are the ones who stay consistent with their plan, no matter the noise.

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— Juna Salvador

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