The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended lower on March 13, 2026, closing at 46,558.47 after shedding 119.38 points or 0.26%, as persistent geopolitical tensions from the U.S.-Iran war continued to push oil prices higher and weigh on investor sentiment.
The blue-chip index opened at 46,689.24, reached a high of 47,123.99 and dipped to a low of 46,494.63 during the session, according to data from Investing.com and Yahoo Finance. Volume totaled around 453 million shares, reflecting elevated trading activity amid volatility. The decline marked the Dow's third consecutive weekly loss, with the index down nearly 2% for the week ending March 13 — its worst weekly performance in recent months.
