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U.S. Stock Market Close Brief Analysis
On May 4, 2026, in U.S. Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices all weakened collectively. The Dow Jones plunged 1.13%, leading the decline, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed slightly lower. Trading volume increased, and divergences in market positioning intensified.
The escalation of the U.S.-Iran geopolitical conflict pushed up oil prices and warmed inflation expectations, and combined with the Federal Reserve’s delay in interest-rate cuts and profit-taking leaving the market at elevated levels, jointly triggering a market adjustment. Sector performance diverged sharply: logistics, financials, and cyclical stocks fell the most, while technology and storage chip stocks resisted the downturn against the trend, and Chinese concept stocks remained steady.
In the short term, the market is influenced by geopolitical conditions and non-farm payroll data, entering a period of high-level consolidation. Keep an eye on support levels at 48,500 for the Dow Jones, 7,150 for the S&P 500, and 24,800 for the Nasdaq. In terms of trading, stay cautious and observe, avoiding cyclical sectors.