The Nasdaq 100 Composite Index closed lower for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by a combination of profit-taking in major technology stocks and cautious commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The index finished the day down 180.90 points, or 0.73%, settling at 24,580.17.
Market dynamics revealed a consistent downward trend throughout the trading day. After opening at 24,752.74, the index briefly touched a high of 24,764.30 before sellers took control, driving the benchmark to an intraday low of 24,536.50. The bearish sentiment was further evidenced by a rise in the CBOE Nasdaq 100 Volatility Index (VXN), which climbed 0.84% to 20.30, signaling increased investor anxiety.
External market factors compounded the pressure on growth-oriented stocks. A strengthening U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields created a challenging environment, with the yield on the 10-year note advancing to 4.15%.
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Key session metrics included:
* Trading volume for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ): Approximately 43.05 million shares, which was below the 50-day average.
* 10-Year Treasury Yield: Increased to 4.15%.
* CBOE Nasdaq 100 Volatility Index (VXN): Gained 0.84% to reach 20.30.
Market participants are now closely watching the 24,500 support level. The coming sessions will be critical in determining whether this pullback represents a brief, healthy correction or the start of a more prolonged phase of consolidation.
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