Wall Street's Losing Streak Hits 5 Weeks: Dow And Nasdaq Fall Deep Into Correction

S&P 500 posted a fifth consecutive weekly decline and is down 7.2% month-to-date, its largest monthly drop since September 2022 (−9.3%); this is the index's longest losing streak since May 2022. The run of weakness reflects a risk-off market tone and warrants reviewing equity exposure, hedging and defensive positioning.

Analysis

S&P 500 posted a fifth consecutive weekly decline and is down 7.2% month-to-date, its largest monthly drop since September 2022 (−9.3%); this is the index's longest losing streak since May 2022. The run of weakness reflects a risk-off market tone and warrants reviewing equity exposure, hedging and defensive positioning.