Dow clinches its worst September start since 2008 as history repeats itself — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-clinches-its-worst-september-start-since-2008-as-history-repeats-itselfContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dow Jones Records Worst September Start Since 2008https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-clinches-its-worst-september-start-since-2008-as-history-repeats-itselfhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-clinches-its-worst-september-start-since-2008-as-history-repeats-itself#u72306Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:31:31 +0000The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track for its worst September start since 2008, closing most recently at 52,093.11 after a 0.63% decline. Current market pressure extends to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF as historical trends of September declines resurface. While some analysts advise positioning portfolios for a risky stage or shifting funds away from AI-related stocks for short-term needs, others suggest ignoring the seasonal myth. The current volatility aligns with historical data showing September as a typically poor month for the S&P 500 and other stocks.Why it mattersSeptember is his