Average 401(k) Balances Drop by 4% in Q1 2026 Amid Market Volatility

In the first quarter of 2026, average 401(k) balances fell by 4%, according to Fidelity Investments. The decline was attributed to market volatility caused by geopolitical tensions and a sharp drop in stock indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

By Susan Tompor, USA TODAY NETWORK Mon, June 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM GMT+3 10 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 1, 2026, 17:33 UTC

Average 401(k) Balances Drop by 4% in Q1 2026 Amid Market Volatility

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