New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- September is notorious on Wall Street. Often compared to a dreaded Monday morning, it has historically been the weakest month for US stocks - and history suggests investors should brace for volatility this month.

After a strong August rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to fresh record highs, market watchers are now turning their attention to September's challenging track record, mixed macro signals, and heightened policy uncertainty.

August was a strong month for the US stock market, giving investors plenty to cheer about. The S&P 500 surged past the 6,500 mark to hit a fresh record high, bringing its year-to-date gains to 9.8 per cent and marking a 30 per cent rally since its April 8 low. The Dow Jones al...