The stock market enters March with mixed performances across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average showed resilience with a 1.01% gain, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.95%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 3.45% due to struggles in the technology sector.
Investors are closely monitoring upcoming economic events, including new tariffs set to take effect on March 4, Federal Reserve communications, and employment data releases. These factors are expected to drive market volatility.
"This is not a time to be making big bets—uncertainty remains high across sectors." – Market strategist David Rosenberg
Sector-wise, technology and consumer discretionary stocks have faced significant pressure, while defensive industries like insurance, aerospace, and medical services continue to demonstrate stability. Meanwhile, Nvidia and other AI-related semiconductor stocks are under scrutiny after recent corrections.
With inflation concerns, policy shifts, and economic data in focus, investors are advised to diversify their portfolios and track evolving market conditions closely.