Down 20%-Plus, Is It Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

As measured by the S&P 500, the stock market is down nearly 21% from its recent highs. With the combination of a soft economy, high inflation,, and rising interest rates, there are still significant risks that stocks could fall even further.

So if you're wondering whether it's safe to invest in the stock market right now, the answer is a resounding "no." But then, it has never been "safe" to invest in the stock market. A better question is whether the risk-vs.-potential reward balance has started to tilt back in favor of investing in stocks. And on that front, the answer is a much more wishy-washy "it depends."

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