S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq Decline; Nasdaq Hits One-Week Low
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Market Decline: The S&P 500 fell by 0.75%, the Dow by 0.46%, and the Nasdaq by 1.22%, reflecting investor concerns over technology stocks and chipmakers, which may undermine overall market confidence.
- Geopolitical Risks Rise: Heightened tensions in Iran pushed WTI crude oil to a 2.5-month high, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold and silver, which reached new highs, indicating market uncertainty about future economic conditions.
- Strong Economic Data: U.S. November retail sales rose 0.6% month-over-month, exceeding expectations of 0.5%, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 3.0% year-over-year, suggesting economic resilience that could influence the Fed's monetary policy decisions.
- Weakness in Tech Stocks: Major tech stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon, and Apple, experienced declines, dragging down overall market performance, prompting investors to closely monitor the upcoming earnings season and its potential impact on the market.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
