Nasdaq-100 Falters After 2.09% Intraday Swing

Index Swings 2.09% Between High and Low

The Nasdaq-100 experienced a volatile trading session on March 20, 2026, marked by a significant 2.09% spread between its highest and lowest points. The index opened at 24,257.56 and briefly touched a high of 24,267.33 before sellers took control. The subsequent downturn pushed the index to an intraday low of 23,759.97, representing a swing of over 507 points and signaling heightened investor nervousness.

Tech Benchmark Closes 1.48% Below Open

Failing to recover from the session's sell-off, the Nasdaq-100 ended the day at 23,898.15. This closing figure marked a 1.48% decline from its opening price, erasing early optimism. The day's activity was supported by substantial trading volume of 2.31 billion, indicating that the downward move was driven by significant market participation rather than thin trading conditions.