Mar 23, 2026, 3:15 AM ETS&P 500 Futures (SPX), SP500, DJI, NDX, RTY, SPY, DIA, QQQ, IWM, IVV, VOO, EFA, GLD, IAU, GLDM, SGOL, BAR, IAUM, OUNZ, AAAU, XAUUSD:CUR, CL1:COM, CO1:COM, USO, DBO, OILK, USL, BNO, NG1:COM, UNGAFMC, AFSM, ARKK, AVUV, BAPR, IVOO, IVOV, IVW, IWC, IWN, IWO, IWP, IWR, IWS, IYY, SPLV, SPMD, SPMO, SPSM, SPUS, SPUU, SPVM, QVMT, SPXE, SPXL, SPXN, SPXS, SPXT, SPXU, SPXV, SPYD, SPYG, SPYV, SPYX, SQLV, SSO, SSPY, SVAL, SYLD, TMDV, TPHD, TPLC, TPSC, UAUG, UJAN, UMAR, UMAY, UOCT, UPRO, USMC, USMF, USVM, MAGS, CWI, VEU, VEA, FDT, IFV, OVF, SPDW, ACWX, SCHF, DBEF, VXUS, IDLV, EFAV, IXUS, IEFA, HEFA, DBAW, IPKW, JPIN, QEFA, IQLT, RODM, INTF, HAWX, HFXI, GSIE, DEEF, RFDI, DIVI, IGRO, ESGD, HDMV, JHMD, IDEV, NUDM, MFDX, DINT, EFAX, DWMF, EASG, QINT, VSGX, PTIN, QLVD, AVDE, WWJD, TPIF, BBIN, IQSI, IJAN, FDEV, BKIE, DFAI, NTSI, DMXF, ISWN, LCTD, DSTX, YDEC, CEFA, GSID, IAPR, IMFL, EFG, DNL, PIZ, JIG, IDHQ, AADR, IDMO, IHDG, EFAD, FPXI, IMTM, IMOM, VIGI, IQDG, ABLG, FDNI, FICS, EFV, PIDJoseph Calhoun2.9K FollowersCommentsIs this stock market correction the beginning of a bear market?If you missed the non-US stock surge last year, should you be buying this dip?With all the uncertainty in the world right now, why has gold been falling?hallojulie/iStock via Getty ImagesThere’s a lot going on right now, and I’ve got way more questions than answers. Here are a few that seem important:Is this stock market correction the beginning of a bear market? Obviously, no oneThis article was written byJoseph Calhoun2.9K FollowersJoe has worked in the financial services industry since 1992 in various capacities, including Operations Manager, Compliance Manager, Registered Representative and Portfolio Manager. From 1997 to 2006, when he founded Alhambra Investment Management, Mr. Calhoun was a Director of Investments at Oppenheimer & Co. Mr. Calhoun holds the Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) and 65 (Uniform Investment Advisor Law) securities licenses. He has previously taken and passed the Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 9/10 (General Securities Sales Supervisor) securities exams. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine service for 8 years (1983-1990) and was awarded several commendations including the Navy Achievement Medal in 1987. He studied engineering at the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion School. He founded Alhambra Investment Management as a registered investment advisory to address the needs of the individual investor. His market commentaries are widely read and published at various online outlets. He has appeared on Larry Kudlow’s program on CNBC and various radio programs. He is also an editor of the website RealClearMarkets.com.Comments