Five reasons we’re headed for a 10% stock-market correction — or worse

MarketWatch Wednesday 19 August 2026, 17:47 UTC By Michael Brush 1 min read

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Summer is winding down, and “spooky season” will soon be upon us. That’s just one cause for investor wariness.

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