US equities were mostly lower on Wednesday as evidence of higher inflation added to concerns that soaring energy prices could result in stagflation. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 were 0.4% lower, while the Dow lost 0.8%. Both headline and core producer inflation rates were sharply above expectations in February, reflecting cost traction before the energy shock in the Persian Gulf triggered a surge in energy prices this month. Pro-inflationary concerns are expected to be reflected in economic projections by FOMC members to be released today together with an expected rate hold by the Federal Reserve. Most sectors were broadly lower as Treasury yields rose and pressed the credit outlook for corporations. Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle were over 0.5% lower, while P&G dropped 1.5% to set the pace for the consumer defensive sector. In the meantime, Micron was nearly 1% higher ahead of its earnings release after the bell.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 6682 points on March 18, 2026, losing 0.50% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.62%, though it remains 17.74% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. Historically, the United States Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7002.58 in January of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 18 of 2026.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 6682 points on March 18, 2026, losing 0.50% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.62%, though it remains 17.74% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. The United States Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 6594.36 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5866.84 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
US30 46,599.95 -393.31 -0.84% -5.66% 11.05% Mar/18
US400 3,394.00 -0.39 -0.01% -5.33% 13.78% Mar/18
US2000 2,499.94 -20.77 -0.82% -6.20% 20.07% Mar/18
US500 6,670.50 -45.59 -0.68% -2.79% 17.54% Mar/18
US100 24,608.96 -171.46 -0.69% -0.76% 24.69% Mar/18
USVIX 23.69 1.32 1.32% 3.46% 3.79% Mar/18

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Nvidia 181.93 0 0% 54.81% 4.78T Mar/18
Apple 250.45 -3.78 -1.49% 16.36% 3.9T Mar/18
Alphabet 310.47 -0.46 -0.15% 89.44% 3.76T Mar/18
Microsoft 392.68 -6.73 -1.68% 1.25% 3.15T Mar/18
Amazon 210.69 -4.51 -2.10% 7.75% 2.34T Mar/18
Alphabet 307.36 -3.56 -1.14% 87.54% 1.89T Mar/18
Meta 617.20 -5.46 -0.88% 5.67% 1.85T Mar/18
Broadcom 317.27 -4.04 -1.26% 62.23% 1.49T Mar/18
Tesla 396.60 -2.67 -0.67% 68.15% 1.33T Mar/18
Walmart 122.57 -2.51 -2.01% 41.98% 1.01T Mar/18




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Feb 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.30 percent Feb 2026

United States Stock Market Index
The US500 tracks the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6682.25 6716.09 7002.58 4.40 1928 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: United States

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