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On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the major US stock indices faced a significant setback. The Dow Jones closed down about 1.6% at 46,224.81 points, having been under greater pressure at various times throughout the day. The broad S&P 500 also lost 1.4% and ended trading at 6,624.74 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell by 1.5% to 22,152.42 points. This continued a phase of heightened nervousness, where even minor negative news is enough to drive prices significantly down. The weak market sentiment was primarily triggered by a combination...