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GeopoliticsHigh Impact•29 March 2026•

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US Markets Enter Correction Territory as US-Iran Conflict Escalates

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Key Facts

1The S&P 500 declined 2.1% this week, sitting 8.7% below its late-January record.

2The Dow and Nasdaq both entered official 'correction' territory following five straight weeks of losses.

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Major U.S. equity indices have officially entered correction territory as geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran reached critical levels. The S&P 500 fell 2.1% this week, now sitting 8.7% below its record high reached in late January. Both the Dow Jones and Nasdaq have also succumbed to technical corrections following five consecutive weeks of losses amid a broad market sell-off. Investor anxiety spiked as the VIX volatility index surged past 30, driven by U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory actions in the Persian Gulf. These military developments have heightened concerns over energy security and the stability of global supply chains. Market participants remain highly risk-averse as the conflict shows no immediate signs of de-escalation.