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U.S. Indices Decline Led by Nasdaq 100

Published Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:15 AM Kuwait time · Reading time 1 min

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U.S. indices ended Friday's session in decline, with Nasdaq 100 falling 2.5%, while S&P 500 retreated 1.1%.

S&P 500 via SPY change %-1.10%

Nasdaq 100 via QQQ change %-2.50%

Dow Jones via DIA change %-0.41%

Russell 2000 via IWM change %-1.68%

What this means

U.S. markets experienced a negative session, with the technology sector leading losses through a sharp decline in Nasdaq 100. Dow Jones was the least affected among major indices, reflecting divergence in sector performance.

Details

U.S. indices closed Friday, October 16, 2026 in decline, according to market data. Nasdaq 100 recorded the largest loss at 2.5%, followed by Russell 2000 for small-cap companies with a decline of 1.7%. S&P 500 retreated 1.1%, while Dow Jones was the least affected with a drop of 0.4%.

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Twelve Data
Jaras
FRED

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