US equity markets closed a mixed Friday session, capping a third consecutive week of losses for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
The broader market followed suit, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite extending their recent downturns amid persistent selling pressure.
The Dow had previously suffered a sharp decline earlier in the week, dropping more than 395 points as selling intensified across technology-heavy indices.
Volatility in the technology sector and ongoing uncertainty regarding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dominated trading activity.
These headwinds overshadowed the backdrop of quarterly earnings reports, which have thus far failed to provide a sustained bid for risk assets.
The Dow had previously suffered a sharp decline earlier in the week, dropping more than 395 points as selling intensified across technology-heavy indices.
Market participants are now looking ahead to a critical week of earnings releases from major tech giants.