Stock Market Today, March 26: Nasdaq Falls 2.4% After Meta and Micron Drop Sharply

The S&P 500 fell 1.74% to 6,477.16, the Nasdaq sank 2.38% to 21,408.08, and the Dow lost 1.01% to 45,960.11 as surging oil prices and Iran-war tensions triggered broad risk-off selling. The move reflects a market-wide reaction to geopolitical risk and commodity-price pressure, increasing volatility and prompting defensive positioning.

Analysis

The S&P 500 fell 1.74% to 6,477.16, the Nasdaq sank 2.38% to 21,408.08, and the Dow lost 1.01% to 45,960.11 as surging oil prices and Iran-war tensions triggered broad risk-off selling. The move reflects a market-wide reaction to geopolitical risk and commodity-price pressure, increasing volatility and prompting defensive positioning.