Markets Whipsaw as Volatility Tests Investor Confidence.
Wendy Kirkland Market Update March 10, 2026
Yesterday’s market action was extremely volatile. The Dow opened sharply lower—at one point down roughly 700 points—before staging a dramatic late‑day reversal to finish up 231 points. The NASDAQ, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 followed a similar pattern, with the NASDAQ leading gains into the close. Much of the turbulence appears tied to ongoing Middle East tensions, alongside broader uncertainty around economic policy and interest rates.
This morning, markets opened mixed and remain choppy. The Dow is down, while the NASDAQ is hovering near positive territory. Large‑cap stocks such as Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla, Google, and others are showing relative strength, contributing to a mixed market backdrop.
From a longer‑term technical perspective, the Dow’s monthly chart is showing early signs of potential change. The index is currently down about 1,400 points for the month, and key indicators—particularly the Percentage Price Oscillator (PPO)—are testing critical levels. While the PPO has recently ticked back into slightly positive territory, momentum appears to be weakening, raising the question of whether this is a temporary pullback or the beginning of a more sustained bearish phase.
Given the current environment, volatility makes longer‑term trades especially challenging. Markets are prone to sharp reversals, and disciplined risk management remains essential. Until conditions stabilize, caution is warranted, with an emphasis on shorter‑term strategies and close monitoring of market signals.
We’ll continue watching these developments closely and adjust expectations as conditions evolve.
I break down what I’m watching, what’s weakening, and how this could affect trade direction going forward.
Wendy Kirkland Market Update March 10, 2026
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