{"id":26703,"date":"2026-02-18T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=26703"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:18:40","slug":"stock-market-decline-sp500-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/2026\/02\/18\/stock-market-decline-sp500-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is the stock market dropping? Analysis of the S&P 500’s decline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S&P 500: Post-Holiday Recovery Under High Tension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The session began in a bearish<\/strong> climate, with investors returning from a holiday with caution. The index is trading around 6,840 points<\/strong>, down approximately 0.65%<\/strong>, illustrating a classic position adjustment after a trading interruption. This type of movement often reflects institutional rebalancing<\/strong> rather than a genuine reversal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this initial bearish gap, the market shows signs of technical resilience<\/strong>. After several months of sustained rally<\/strong>, a breather appears healthy to consolidate the levels reached. As long as the key support of 6,800 points<\/strong> is preserved, the underlying bullish trend<\/strong> remains intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The striking element of the session is the rapid reaction from buyers. The intraday rebound of nearly 0.58% from the low point suggests a return of the “Buy the Dip”<\/strong> strategy, typical of confident market phases. If buying pressure is maintained at the close, a local floor<\/strong> could form, paving the way for a potential test of 7,000 points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BREAKING: In a massive reversal, the S&P 500 erases all losses on the day and turns green.

The S&P 500 just added +$600 billion in 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com\/L9QCCTxRFn<\/a><\/p>— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>