
The U.S. Stock Market has had a rough 2022 so far and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:DIA) has been no exception to that. Since the start of the calendar year, the index has lost close to 6,000 points as inflation continues to rise and consumer spending falls.
What is Causing the Index to Fall: The Dow Jones includes 30 of the nation’s largest corporations. This includes credit card giant American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), consumer favorite Apple Inc (NASDAQ:APPL) and entertainment behemoth Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS).