APRIL WAS THE WORST MONTH FOR THE MAJOR INDEXES SO FAR IN 2024 Here's how the major indexes performed in April: S&P 500: -4.2% NASDAQ 100: -4.4% Dow Jones: -5%
Stock market today: Dow drops 570 points to end worst month of 2024 as traders brace for Fed decision https://t.co/KU9RbR5b2d
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Snap 5-Month Winning Streak In April As Inflation Reality Check Hits Bullish Sentiment April saw the US stock market's 5-month winning streak broken by inflation concerns and Fed policy worries. S&P 500 tumbled 4%, its worst performance since September 2023.… https://t.co/whs6gbp8a7
April 2024 marked a significant downturn for major U.S. stock indexes, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ 100 all recording their worst monthly performances of the year. The Dow fell by over 1,500 points, a 5% decline, marking its most substantial drop since September 2022. Similarly, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 saw declines of 4.2% and 4.4%, respectively, their sharpest since September 2023. This downturn ended a five-month winning streak for these indexes, driven by growing concerns over inflation and anticipation of Federal Reserve policy decisions.