5 top mistakes to avoid during a market sell-off

By Brian Baker, CFA, Bankrate.com
Stocks sold off in early April as investors grappled with how tariffs would impact inflation and the outlook for economic growth. Some investors even grew concerned about a possible recession. Some of the biggest tech companies saw their shares tumble 20% or more, with Tesla falling around 50% from its recent high. The Federal Reserve faces the challenge of whether to cut interest rates at the risk of keeping inflation above its target, or keeping rates elevated