Stock Market: Not So Good

John M. Mason18.21K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryThe Dow Jones Industrial Average has declined by over 8% since February 27, 2026, signaling a negative market response.Recent military activity in Iran and related policy efforts have failed to stabilize or boost equity markets.I expect continued weakness in the DJIA and other major indices over the coming weeks, if not longer.Trump’s strategy appears aimed at pressuring the Federal Reserve to inject more liquidity to stimulate economic growth.Currently, however, things seem to be on hold as the “deal-maker” looks for the best way to move on. adempercem/iStock via Getty Images If we want to use the stock market as the indicator of our grade for the latest policy effort, then the current grade looks like it is “F” or approaching “F.” Here is the performance of the Dow Jones IndustrialThis article was written byJohn M. Mason18.21K FollowersFollowJohn M. Mason writes on current monetary and financial events. He is the founder and CEO of New Finance, LLC. Dr. Mason has been President and CEO of two publicly traded financial institutions and the executive vice president and CFO of a third. He has also served as a special assistant to the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D. C. and as a senior economist within the Federal Reserve System. He formerly was on the faculty of the Finance Department, Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania and was a professor at Penn State University and taught in both the Management Division and the Engineering Division. Dr. Mason has served on the boards of venture capital funds and other private equity funds. He has worked with young entrepreneurs, especially within the urban environment, starting or running companies primarily connected with Information Technology.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.