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Trend analysis overlaid by multiple uncertaintiesgetty Wall Street traders are enjoying the stock market’s trend-less turmoil. Everyone else, not so much. The ever-changing news reports whirl stock market outlooks about, thereby keeping investors unsure and concerned. Beneath the stock market volatility are multiple uncertainties. U.S. stock market uncertainty Beyond "normal" risks, conditions are unstable due to disruptive, human-caused actions. The widespread, abnormal shifts are undermining investors’ understanding and expectations. Thus, the stock market tosses about, producing confusion, worry and contradictory advice. U.S. economy uncertainty Among those willing to undertake an...

Worried couple meeting with their investment advisor getty The leading bearish signs were right: The stock market is at risk of a major selloff. What to do now? Raise cash reserves for future opportunities. However, do not expect the good times to return soon. Why not? Because it takes time for widespread optimism to wash out. In spite of the reality weakening over the past weeks, bullishness remained the driving force. So, why the sudden change? Because the multiple uncertainties and negatives have finally begun to dent investors’ optimism. WSJ...

Worried couple meeting with their investment advisor getty The leading bearish signs were right: The stock market is at risk of a major selloff. What to do now? Raise cash reserves for future opportunities. However, do not expect the good times to return soon. Why not? Because it takes time for widespread optimism to wash out. In spite of the reality weakening over the past weeks, bullishness remained the driving force. So, why the sudden change? Because the multiple uncertainties and negatives have finally begun to dent investors’ optimism. WSJ...