Should You Buy Stocks as the Market Tumbles? History Offers a Clear Answer.
As Warren Buffett counsels, don't bet against the U.S.
The markets got slammed last week as President Donald Trump announced his tariff plans, which sent global governments rushing to respond, and the turmoil is not letting up. There's fear of a trade war and a recession, and fear doesn't usually play out well for the markets.
Investors are fleeing to safer holdings, but is that the right way to go? On the one hand, investors could be in for some dark company forecasts as businesses deal with a potential new reality. On the other hand, low prices mean great deals.
History offers a clear answer. Let's see what it is.
