Overview
  • August saw solid gains for stock markets in the U.S. and Europe — but September is historically the worst month for stocks.
  • On a sector basis, there are clear winners and losers so far this year in Europe, with banks outperforming and media stocks taking a hit.
  • EU unemployment, inflation and GDP data are all due next week.

September in markets is a bit like a Monday morning; no one looks forward to it, and it usually lives up to its reputation.

August gave investors plenty to cheer about, but history says September tends to be the worst month of the year for stocks.

The S&P 500 hit a fresh record high at the end of August, topping 6,500, while the Dow Jones also touched new peaks. Across the Atlantic, the Stoxx Europe 600 logged its first two-month winning streak since February.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/31/global-week-ahead-welcome-to-september-wall-streets-least-loved-month.html