Global stock markets decline, Dow Jones loses 378 points

NEW YORK, New York -In a day marked by widespread declines, major stock indices around the globe closed lower on Thursday, impacted by economic concerns and investor caution. Market volatility drove significant movement, particularly in technology-heavy and growth-sensitive sectors. Here's a summary of the closing performance for key indices:

The Standard and Poor's 500 dropped by 108.22 points,