Is there a shift of funds to hedge against the downside risks of the market as the constantly rising U.S. stocks are hard to escape a correction?
Despite the soaring trend of the US stock market, some investors still insist on taking measures to prevent a market crash.
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On Thursday, October 31, the three major stock indexes in the United States all fell. The s&p 500 index closed down 108.22 points, a decrease of 1.86%, to 5705.45 points. The October cumulative decline was 0.99, ending the continuous rise since May. The dow jones industrial average fell 378.08 points, a decrease of 0.90%, to 41763.46 points. The October cumulative decline was 1.34%, ending the uptrend since May. The nasdaq composite index, mainly composed of technology stocks, also closed lower.
Market Volatility Jumps to Its Highest Level in Nearly Three Weeks