U.S. stocks fell on Friday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s latest policy update against ongoing trade tensions and recession fears. The S&P 500 dropped 1.1%, even as it attempted to snap a four-week losing streak, while the Dow Jones shed nearly 400 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.3%. Earlier this week, the Fed held interest rates steady but reaffirmed its forecast for two rate cuts this year, even as it raised its inflation outlook and lowered economic growth projections. Investors are also bracing for President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, set to take effect in April. Among individual stocks, FedEx plunged over 10% after slashing its full-year guidance, citing “continued weakness and uncertainty” in the economy. Nike dropped nearly 9% after warning of a sales decline this quarter, while Danaher rose 0.3% following an upgrade to "buy" from Goldman Sachs.
The main stock market index in the United States (US500) decreased 276 points or 4.69% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. Historically, the United States Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 6152.87 in February of 2025. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 21 of 2025.
The main stock market index in the United States (US500) decreased 276 points or 4.69% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. The United States Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 5616.38 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5549.28 in 12 months time.