The Dow Jones Industrial Average has extended its losing streak to 10 consecutive days, marking its longest decline since 1974. On December 18, the index fell by 1,123.03 points, or 2.58%, closing at 42,326.87. This decline has resulted in a total loss of 2,700 points over the past two weeks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experienced declines, falling 2.95% and 3.56%, respectively. The downturn follows disappointing outlooks from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates, contributing to investor caution and market volatility. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index opened down by 559.44 points at 38,522.27, reflecting negative sentiment from the U.S. market.