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Is October a market crash month? 1929 crash to Black Monday 1987 - Why October scares equities, stocks investors

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  • Indian stocks began October with eight consecutive weekly losses, their longest streak in 25 years
  • The report cites the 1929 crash and Black Monday 1987 among October market crashes
  • October volatility could weigh on Indian equities, including Nifty and Sensex stocks

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