The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index dropped around ***** points in the four weeks from February 12 to March 11, 2020, but has since recovered and peaked at ********* points as of November 24, 2024. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DJIA index stood at a little over ****** points. U.S. markets suffer as virus spreads The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a turbulent period for stock markets – the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also recorded dramatic drops. At the start of February, some analysts remained optimistic that the outbreak would ease. However, the increased spread of the virus started to hit investor confidence, prompting a record plunge in the stock markets. The Dow dropped by more than ***** points in the week from February 21 to February 28, which was a fall of **** percent – its worst percentage loss in a week since October 2008. Stock markets offer valuable economic insights The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that monitors the share prices of the 30 largest companies in the United States. By studying the performance of the listed companies, analysts can gauge the strength of the domestic economy. If investors are confident in a company’s future, they will buy its stocks. The uncertainty of the coronavirus sparked fears of an economic crisis, and many traders decided that investment during the pandemic was too risky.

The value of the DJIA index amounted to ****** at the end of June 2025, up from ********* at the end of March 2020. Global panic about the coronavirus epidemic caused the drop in March 2020, which was the worst drop since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Dow Jones Industrial Average index – additional information The Dow Jones Industrial Average index is a price-weighted average of 30 of the largest American publicly traded companies on New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and includes companies like Goldman Sachs, IBM and Walt Disney. This index is considered to be a barometer of the state of the American economy. DJIA index was created in 1986 by Charles Dow. Along with the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indices, it is amongst the most well-known and used stock indexes in the world. The year that the 2018 financial crisis unfolded was one of the worst years of the Dow. It was also in 2008 that some of the largest ever recorded losses of the Dow Jones Index based on single-day points were registered. On September 29, 2008, for instance, the Dow had a loss of ****** points, one of the largest single-day losses of all times. The best years in the history of the index still are 1915, when the index value increased by ***** percent in one year, and 1933, year when the index registered a growth of ***** percent.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6464 points on September 1, 2025, gaining 0.06% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.13% and is up 16.92% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

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The year 2025 has seen significant stock market volatility, with many of the world's largest companies experiencing substantial year-to-date losses. Tesla, Inc. has been hit particularly hard, with a **** percent decline as of April 10, 2025. Even tech giants like Apple and Microsoft have not been immune, seeing losses of ***** percent and **** percent respectively. Tech giants maintain market dominance despite losses Despite the recent stock price declines, technology companies continue to lead in market capitalization. Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Alphabet (Google) remain among the few companies with market caps exceeding ************ U.S. dollars. This dominance reflects their long-term growth and influence in the global economy, even as they face short-term challenges in the stock market. Market volatility reflects broader economic concerns The current stock market losses are reminiscent of past periods of economic uncertainty. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused severe market turbulence, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping around ***** points in just four weeks. While the market has since recovered and reached new highs, the current downturn suggests ongoing economic concerns. Investors are likely reacting to various factors, including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and potential shifts in consumer behavior.

Poland's main stock market index, the WIG, fell to 103940 points on September 1, 2025, losing 0.80% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.47%, though it remains 20.58% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Poland. Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 3858 points on August 29, 2025, gaining 0.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.70% and is up 35.74% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Russia's main stock market index, the MOEX, rose to 2911 points on September 1, 2025, gaining 0.40% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.94% and is up 14.29% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Russia. Russia Stock Market Index MOEX CFD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 42718 points on August 29, 2025, losing 0.26% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.08% and is up 10.53% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 9117 points on September 2, 2025, losing 0.87% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.13%, though it remains 9.86% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 5352 points on August 29, 2025, losing 0.82% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.76%, though it remains 7.95% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24002 points on September 1, 2025, gaining 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.03% and is up 26.79% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Greece's main stock market index, the Athens General, rose to 2031 points on September 1, 2025, gaining 0.48% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.26% and is up 40.46% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Greece. Greece Stock Market (ASE) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Indonesia's main stock market index, the JCI, fell to 7710 points on September 1, 2025, losing 1.54% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.29% and is up 0.20% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Indonesia. Indonesia Stock Market (JCI) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Canada's main stock market index, the TSX, fell to 28549 points on September 2, 2025, losing 0.06% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.55% and is up 23.90% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Canada. Canada Stock Market Index (TSX) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Argentina's main stock market index, the Merval, fell to 1939743 points on September 1, 2025, losing 2.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 15.20%, though it remains 10.54% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Argentina. Argentina Stock Market (MERVAL) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Pakistan's main stock market index, the KSE 100, rose to 149971 points on September 1, 2025, gaining 0.91% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.57% and is up 91.57% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Pakistan. Pakistan Stock Market (KSE100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Kenya's main stock market index, the Nairobi 20, rose to 2914 points on September 2, 2025, gaining 1.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 15.52% and is up 72.33% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Kenya. Kenya Stock Market (NSE20) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Egypt's main stock market index, the EGX 30, fell to 35157 points on September 2, 2025, losing 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.58% and is up 13.34% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Egypt. Egypt Stock Market (EGX30) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Romania's main stock market index, the BET, fell to 20336 points on September 1, 2025, losing 1.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.86% and is up 12.28% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Romania. Romania Stock Market (BET) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.