Stock Market Pulse — March 30, 2026
Wall Street enters correction territory as markets closed sharply lower for a fifth consecutive week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling nearly 800 points on Friday, March 27 — extending its losing streak amid relentless oil price pressure and deepening fears of a recession. The S&P 500 is now approaching correction levels, having shed approximately 10% from recent highs, as rising crude prices and ongoing Middle East war tensions continue to weigh heavily on equities. Sentiment remains decidedly **bearish** heading into the new week, with Moody's recession model flashing its highest warning signal in years.
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