Before You Panic About the Market, Watch This

Leah Hadley goes live to address fear and confusion about a down market week, explaining that the S&P, Dow, and Nasdaq fell while the VIX spiked amid escalating U.S.–Iran conflict disrupting oil flow, a weak jobs report with downward revisions, and ongoing pressure on tech and software stocks tied to AI disruption concerns. She emphasizes this is not a 2008-style systemic crisis and warns against moving to cash or assuming a broken strategy, noting markets have historically recovered and best days often follow worst days. Leah encourages viewers to limit financial news, avoid panic changes to long-term accounts, revisit their financial plan and goals, ensure allocations fit their timeline—especially near retirement—and call an advisor if concerned.