The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite extended its losing streak to four sessions on Thursday, driven primarily by a decline in Apple shares.
The broad S&P 500 index also closed in the red, marking a difficult week for US equities as selling pressure persisted across major benchmarks.
3% in early Asian trading, while S&P 500 futures fell slightly, indicating a cautious start to the new week.
Futures tied to the Nasdaq 100 shed 0.3% in early Asian trading, while S&P 500 futures fell slightly, indicating a cautious start to the new week.
The lack of directional momentum in futures suggests that investors are digesting the week’s losses rather than immediately reversing course.
This latest downturn follows a period of heightened volatility.
Earlier in the week, US equity futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq 100 tumbling 2.8% and the S&P 500 declining 1.4%.