Dow slides for a seventh straight day for longest losing streak since 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average descended into a prolonged slump, marking seven consecutive trading sessions of losses. This uninterrupted downturn constitutes the longest losing streak since March 2020, when the onset of the global pandemic sent shockwaves through the financial markets. Investors remain in a state of apprehension as the index continues its downward trajectory, underscoring deep-seated concerns about inflation, the Federal Reserve’s tightening monetary policy, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.