All three major indices on the New York Stock Exchange are falling simultaneously. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index has plunged more than 1%, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index also weakening alongside it.

Nasdaq Falls 1.40%... Largest Drop Among the Three Major Indices

During midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the 22nd, Korean time, the Nasdaq Composite Index stood at 26,329.48, down 373.37 points (1.40%). This was the biggest decline among the three major indices.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 139.28 points (0.26%) to 52,716.81, while the S&P 500 Index dropped 60.76 points (0.78%) to 7,696.41. The Russell 2000 Index, centered on small- and mid-cap stocks, also slipped 5.25 points (0.19%) to 2,775.77.

With not only the large-cap tech-focused Nasdaq but also small- and mid-cap indices declining, weakness is showing across major indices overall. Notably, the Nasdaq's decline has widened considerably compared with the Dow Jones. However, the drops in the indices alone make it difficult to pinpoint the cause of individual tech stocks' declines or investors' trading motives.

Iran War, Monetary Policy, Corporate Earnings... Key Variables to Watch

The market sees U.S. monetary policy and corporate earnings, along with the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, as notable variables. Statements related to the Iran war are also a point of focus when examining international conditions and financial market uncertainty.

However, the actual impact of geopolitical risks on stock prices should be assessed comprehensively together with other variables such as international oil prices, interest rates, and individual corporate earnings. There is no confirmed basis to conclude that this New York market decline was caused by the Iran war.

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