DJI46,946.41+0.83%
GDAXI23,564.01+0.50%
GSPC6,699.38+1.01%
HSI25,834.02+1.45%
IXIC22,374.18+1.22%
N22553,751.15-0.13%
AAPL252.82+1.08%
AMZN211.74+1.96%
CL94.17-4.60%
EURUSD1.1510+0.76%
GBPUSD1.3323+0.76%
GC5,014.30-0.94%
GOOG304.42+0.98%
JPM286.16+0.96%
META627.45+2.33%
MSFT399.95+1.11%
NVDA183.22+1.65%
TSLA395.56+1.11%
DJI46,946.41+0.83%
GDAXI23,564.01+0.50%
GSPC6,699.38+1.01%
HSI25,834.02+1.45%
IXIC22,374.18+1.22%
N22553,751.15-0.13%
AAPL252.82+1.08%
AMZN211.74+1.96%
CL94.17-4.60%
EURUSD1.1510+0.76%
GBPUSD1.3323+0.76%
GC5,014.30-0.94%
GOOG304.42+0.98%
JPM286.16+0.96%
META627.45+2.33%
MSFT399.95+1.11%
NVDA183.22+1.65%
TSLA395.56+1.11%
DJI46,946.41+0.83%
GDAXI23,564.01+0.50%
GSPC6,699.38+1.01%
HSI25,834.02+1.45%
IXIC22,374.18+1.22%
N22553,751.15-0.13%
AAPL252.82+1.08%
AMZN211.74+1.96%
CL94.17-4.60%
EURUSD1.1510+0.76%
GBPUSD1.3323+0.76%
GC5,014.30-0.94%
GOOG304.42+0.98%
JPM286.16+0.96%
META627.45+2.33%
MSFT399.95+1.11%
NVDA183.22+1.65%
TSLA395.56+1.11%
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Wall Street mixed after economic data amid escalating Mideast turmoil

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.02%, the S&P 500 fell 0.01%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.51%

Mar 13, 2026 &03571313202631; 13:57 UTC www.livemint.com Trending 4/5
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Neutral impact
Sentiment score: -5/100
Moderate impact Short-term (days)
WHAT THIS MEANS
Wall Street showed mixed performance with the Nasdaq gaining 0.51% while the Dow and S&P 500 remained essentially flat, reflecting investor caution amid Middle East tensions and economic data releases. The divergence suggests a flight to growth and technology stocks despite broader market uncertainty.
AI CONFIDENCE
65% High
SENTIMENT GAUGE
NEWS POWER SCORE
AFFECTED ASSETS
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S&P 500
^GSPCIndex
High volatility expected
S&P 500 declined 0.01% amid mixed economic signals and geopolitical tensions
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^INDU
^INDUIndex
High volatility expected
Dow Jones rose marginally 0.02%, showing defensive positioning
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^CCMP
^CCMPIndex
Expected to rise
Nasdaq Composite gained 0.51%, indicating strength in technology and growth sectors
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Euro / US Dollar
EURUSDCurrency
High volatility expected
Geopolitical tensions in Middle East typically support safe-haven demand for USD
PRICE HISTORY
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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION
Consider overweighting technology and growth stocks while maintaining defensive hedges. Monitor geopolitical developments closely as escalation could trigger broader market selloff; watch for support levels on S&P 500 around recent lows.
KEY SIGNALS
Nasdaq outperformance suggests rotation toward growth despite uncertaintyFlat Dow and S&P 500 indicate risk-off sentiment in broader marketMiddle East escalation creating safe-haven demandEconomic data mixed, limiting directional conviction
SECTORS INVOLVED
TechnologyGrowth StocksDefensive Sectors
Analysis generated on Mar 16, 2026 at 14:16 UTC
Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Livemint. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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