Stocks Finish Lower as Iran War Spurs Inflation Concerns

S&P 500 closed down 0.27%, the Dow fell 0.44%, and the Nasdaq-100 declined 0.29%; March E-mini S&P futures dropped 0.24% with Nasdaq futures also lower. Broad, modest intraday weakness reflects cautious/risk-off positioning across markets, but the small magnitudes suggest limited near-term portfolio-impact.

Analysis

S&P 500 closed down 0.27%, the Dow fell 0.44%, and the Nasdaq-100 declined 0.29%; March E-mini S&P futures dropped 0.24% with Nasdaq futures also lower. Broad, modest intraday weakness reflects cautious/risk-off positioning across markets, but the small magnitudes suggest limited near-term portfolio-impact.