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Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: 'Corrections are healthy'


Published on 2025-03-16 19:01:02 - MarketWatch
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  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that he's not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.

The article from MSN Money discusses comments made by Keith Fitz-Gerald, a principal at Money Map Press, who argues that market corrections are beneficial for the financial markets. Despite a recent dismal week in the markets, Fitz-Gerald dismisses concerns, suggesting that corrections help to reset investor expectations and remove speculative froth. He emphasizes that these downturns are a normal part of market cycles, providing opportunities for investors to buy quality stocks at lower prices. Fitz-Gerald also points out that while short-term volatility can be unsettling, it's the long-term trends that truly matter for wealth creation. He advises investors to stay the course, maintain a diversified portfolio, and not to panic during these periods of market adjustment.

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