Wall Street experienced a significant decline on December 19, 2024, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1,123.03 points, or 2.6%, marking its longest losing streak since 1974. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 also fell sharply by 3.6% and 3%, respectively, as the Federal Reserve's cautious outlook for rate cuts in 2025 spooked investors. All sectors closed in the red, with consumer discretionary, real estate, and technology stocks hit hardest.