📉 Wall Street Index Performance at Close:

• Dow Jones Index: Decreased by about -0.95% to close at 47,501.55 points.

• S&P 500 Index: Dropped by -1.33% to close at 6,740.02 points.

• Nasdaq Index: Decreased by about -1.59% to close at 22,387.68 points.
• All major indexes ended the week with losses for the second consecutive week.
• The Dow Jones Index recorded its worst weekly performance since April 2025.

🧨 Key Factors Affecting the Market

1️⃣ U.S. Employment Data

• The U.S. economy lost about 92,000 jobs during February.

• Expectations were for job gains, not losses.

• The unemployment rate rose to about 4.4%.

This data raised concerns about a slowdown in the U.S. economy.

2️⃣ Significant Increase in Oil Prices

• U.S. oil prices rose by more than 12%.

• WTI crude prices surpassed 90 dollars per barrel.

• Concerns are linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on oil supplies.

The rise in oil prices increases global inflation risks.

3️⃣ Concerns of Stagflation

Combining two factors:

• Economic slowdown

• Rising energy prices

This scenario is called stagflation, which is one of the most concerning scenarios for the markets.

📊 Sector Performance in the Market

Winning Sectors

• The energy sector performed the best due to the rise in oil prices.

Declining Sectors

• Technology

• Banks

• Travel and Leisure

• Consumer Discretionary

These sectors are heavily affected by rising interest rates and economic slowdown.

📉 Key Upcoming Events Next Week

Markets are watching:

• U.S. CPI inflation data

• PCE inflation index

• Consumer Confidence

• Results from Major Tech Companies

This data may determine the upcoming U.S. interest rate outlook.

🔹 Quick Notes for Investors

The U.S. market is experiencing a period of high volatility due to three main factors:

1. Rising oil prices
2. Weak economic data
3. Geopolitical tensions

The continued rise in oil prices may rekindle inflation fears and delay rate cuts.

📌 Conclusion

• The S&P 500 Index is still moving near important support areas.

• Breaking support levels could open the door for further short-term correction.

• Conversely, any return of liquidity could drive the index to resume its upward trend.

• Markets are undergoing a period of short-term high volatility.
• Continuing increases in energy prices may lead to heightened inflationary pressures.
• Investors are advised to focus on risk management, diversify investment portfolios, and closely monitor economic data.

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