A grim end to February, will volatility increase in March?
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The last trading day of February has ended. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ closed at 5954.5 yesterday, down 1.24% for the month; $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ closed at 18847.28, down 3.97% for the month; and $DJIA(.DJI)$ closed at 43840.91, down 1.58%.The Fear and Greed Index indicates that the market has reached extreme fear.A grim end to February, will volatility increase in March?Historical data from global stock markets shows a noticeable seasonal pattern, where market performance tends to be better from November to April, and worse from May to October. March is a typical "March Effect" month, often associated with the end of the financial year and the start of a new one, influenci