13:30 5 September 2026
September comes with risks for investment
September is historically a difficult month for financial markets, and 2026 brings additional risks. Key concerns include high energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, possible interest rate hikes by the ECB and Federal Reserve, political uncertainty in France and Germany, and rising government bond yields. Investors are also watching whether enthusiasm surrounding AI stocks can be sustained, while US debt above USD 40 trillion and possible bond-market intervention could increase volatility in the dollar, gold, and cryptocurrencies.
EU budget negotiations may also affect regional investment and business planning. Historically, September has been the weakest month for several major indexes, including Poland’s WIG20, which lost an average of about 1.5% in September between 2000 and 2025.
(pb.pl)
