The broader benchmark S&P 500 index has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start in 2025, down about 4% this year. It also briefly flirted with correction territory from highs seen in mid to late February.
US equities have slumped in the past few weeks, with the S&P 500 index plunging by about 7.65% from its highest point this year. The popular Nasdaq 100 index, which tracks the biggest technology companies, has moved into a correction by falling by over 10% from the year-to-date high.
The S&P 500 snapped its four-week losing streak, posting a 0.51% gain from the previous Friday. The index is now 7.76% below its record close from February 19th, 2025 and is down 3.42% year to date.
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