Up 13% in 2023, Is It Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?
The past year hasn't been easy for investors, and if you're feeling nauseated by the stock market's roller coaster of ups and downs, you're not alone.
In recent months, however, stock prices have been on an upward climb. The S 500 is up by more than 13% since the beginning of the year, and the has soared by close to 30% in that time.
Some experts are calling this the beginning of a new bull market, but it's unclear whether this upward trend will continue -- especially with economists still predicting that a recession is looming. So is it really safe to invest now? Here's what you need to know.
Source Fool.com