U.S. stocks fell again on Friday as investors feared a renewed breakout in the Israel-U.S. war on Iran, which is now expected after the midterm elections. The S&P 500 closed at 7,623.63, down 0.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 653.95 points (1.24%) to 52,214.03, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.21% to 25,955.34. Industrial stocks bore the brunt of the selling, while tech stocks posted modest losses. The U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies except the Australian and Canadian dollars, with EUR-USD at 1.1195, while most Canadian and European markets closed lower and Asian indices were mixed.
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SPY
▼ Likely negativeSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: high
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 759.85 |
| Change that session | -0.54% |
QQQ
▼ Likely negativeInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 704.39 |
| Change that session | -0.01% |
XAU/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: low
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 3,995.78 |
| Change that session | -0.72% |
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