William Watts is MarketWatch markets editor. In addition to managing markets coverage, he writes about stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, including oil. He also writes about global macro issues and trading strategies. During his time at MarketWatch, Watts has served in key roles in the Frankfurt, London, New York and Washington, D.C., newsrooms.
US 500 forecast: the index may enter a downtrend
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the US 500 has resumed its decline. The US 500 forecast for today is negative. US 500 forecast: