Market Views: Is holding cash a safe haven or a trap?

When uncertainty persistently looms over financial markets, investors often find themselves grappling with a fundamental decision: whether to stay invested or shift their holdings to cash. The subject has become a hot topic of discussion among investors, particularly due to the lingering impact of last year's unsettling 20% decline in both stock and bond prices, which continues to weigh heavily on people's minds. The allure of cash can be particularly enticing amid market vol…