Stocks Settle Sharply Lower on Fears Iran War is Escalating

S&P 500 closed down 1.67%, the Dow fell 1.73%, and the Nasdaq-100 declined 1.93% on Friday; June E‑mini S&P futures (ESM26) dropped 1.80%. The broad, near‑2% weakness across major indices and sharp futures moves indicate a risk‑off session and elevated downside pressure—review exposure and consider hedging or liquidity management.

Analysis

S&P 500 closed down 1.67%, the Dow fell 1.73%, and the Nasdaq-100 declined 1.93% on Friday; June E‑mini S&P futures (ESM26) dropped 1.80%. The broad, near‑2% weakness across major indices and sharp futures moves indicate a risk‑off session and elevated downside pressure—review exposure and consider hedging or liquidity management.