Stock Market March 2026 proved to be a challenging and volatile month for U.S. equity markets, marking the weakest monthly performance since 2022. Investor sentiment deteriorated sharply as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, which drove oil prices above $100 per barrel and reignited inflation concerns. Against this backdrop, the market’s three major indexes performed as follows: S&P 500 -5.1% The Dow -5.4% Nasdaq -4.8% In March, the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a 10-month winning streak, and it was the S&P 500’s worst month since 2022. Losses were broad-based, pushing markets well below recent highs […]