The global financial index Standard & Poor's has entered the third month of consecutive declines, continuing the losses from February. European stock markets were closed for the weekend in observance of St. Valentine's Day. According to the data, the S&P 500 index lost 0.19%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.2%. The Dutch AEX index fell by 0.2% due to sales of stocks from the construction and real estate sectors. Investors are closely monitoring the movement of market indicators, seeking to assess the aftermath of economic growth for stock prices. A strong easing of monetary policy could provoke inflation and, consequently, a decrease in the value of securities. Financial analysts also draw attention to the data on the volumes of industrial production and the deficit of the trade balance, negative indicators that could adversely affect the bond market.
