Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after PPI inflation comes in hot ahead of Fed decision
Yahoo Finance·2026-03-18 13:31

Corporate Performance - Micron Technology (MU) is scheduled to report its quarterly results after the market close on Wednesday [4] - General Mills (GIS) and Macy's (M) are also set to report their earnings on the same day [4] Industry Trends - Wholesale inflation increased by 0.7% month-over-month in February, indicating rising inflationary pressures [2] - The conflict in the Middle East has led to heightened market volatility, particularly affecting oil prices [3] - Brent crude futures rose to $104 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures traded near $98, reflecting ongoing concerns about supply disruptions [3]

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after PPI inflation comes in hot ahead of Fed decision - Reportify