18/03/2026
Market Highlights - 18 March 2026: The Nasdaq Composite declined by 1.4%–1.5% amid a widespread technology-led downturn. Key highlights include: 1) The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady triggered a sell-off, 2) Oil prices exceeding $100/barrel heightened inflation concerns, 3) A surge in bond yields to 4.26%–4.27% for the 10-year term, 4) Mixed performance among tech stocks, with Nvidia's rise driven by robust demand, and 5) The SEC's approval of Nasdaq's blockchain stock tokenization plan, a potentially long-term bullish development. Short-term sentiment: Bearish due to uncertainty surrounding the Fed, rising oil prices, and inflation. Long-term sentiment: Mixed/constructive, driven by strong tech demand and innovative structural developments.