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2026-09-22

In Midterm Years, the S&P 500 Falls 1.1% on Average in Late September With a 42% Hit Rate

In Midterm Years, the S&P 500 Falls 1.1% on Average in Late September With a 42% Hit Rate

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S&P 500 half-month seasonality in midterm years, 1928-2025 | Late September averages -1.1% with a 42% positive rate, rebounding from October

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