Inflation Fears Fuel Market Volatility The recent downturn in stock indexes has all the makings of a familiar pattern: rising crude prices, escalating global tensions, and protectionist policies.
The S&P 500 Index fell 0. 32%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost ground at an even steeper clip, 1. 04%. In contrast, the Nasdaq 100 Index weathered the storm relatively well, down only 0. 04%.
Rising inflation concerns and a strengthening dollar are often cited as contributing factors to market losses.