Will a recession affect the stock market? If so whats the worst that can happen?

[Samson911]

I have been hearing all about this recession that will be coming in the near future and I was wondering if the recession will affect the stock market and if so how bad will it get.

[popowich]

Being patient and diversified will yield good results in time.

Don't try to time the market.

-Raymond

[harryn55]

The worst that could happen is the stock market goes down about 60% and a lot of people lose their jobs including you. But that's not likely to happen.
The best is there is no recession for now and stocks go up 60% in a couple years. You of course get a big promotion.