📉 Market Performance at Close:

• S&P 500 Index: Decreased by ~0.4% to close at 6,878.88 points.

• Dow Jones Index: Fell by approximately 1.1% to close at 48,977.92 points.
• Nasdaq Index: Dropped by around 0.9% to close at 22,668.21 points.

On a weekly level, both Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closed with weekly losses.

🧨 Key Factors Influencing the Market

1. Geopolitical Tensions

• Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have raised concerns over supply chains and energy, boosting oil prices and contributing to hedging moves in the markets.
• Higher oil prices could increase inflationary pressures on the U.S. economy and impact stock markets.

    2. Other Market Movements

• Gold rose as stocks declined, signaling a shift in investor sentiment towards safe havens.
• The U.S. dollar is trending towards monthly gains supported by inflationary and geopolitical factors.

📊 Market Technical Analysis

At the end of February, the market showed clear resistance at higher levels while risks surrounding monetary policy and the tech sector are rising, prompting continued declines after Friday's session.

📌 Summary

The U.S. market closed on Friday with losses driven by fundamental and trading factors:

• Geopolitical tensions increasing economic uncertainty and bolstering safe havens.
• Higher-than-expected inflation recalibrating Fed probability pricing.

These factors indicate a cautious and more volatile trading environment that may continue into early March 2026 while monitoring upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve policies.

🔹 Quick Notes for Investors

• Ongoing selling pressures on the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indices could confirm the market entering a short-term correction phase.
• Breaking some leading stocks below important support levels enhances the likelihood of continued volatility at the start of the new week.
• Rising oil prices support energy stocks.
• Continuing geopolitical tensions may keep the energy and commodity sectors in a relatively better position.
• Focus on stocks with strong cash flows.
• Avoid chasing quick rebounds without technical confirmation.

🎯 Conclusion

The market is undergoing a repricing of expectations, and the current phase is suitable:

• For traders: Quick trades with high discipline.
• For investors: Gradual selection in batches rather than all at once.

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