Hang onto your hats, On the Money readers! 

Gold is soaring, software stocks are crashing amid AI concerns, inflation is heating up, bitcoin is tumbling and consumer confidence is plummeting.

These are five reasons why investors are nervous now, but I'm sure there are many more.

What are your biggest money fears?

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