Was October 22, 2026 a stock market crash?
NO
No — US futures are down about 1–2% pre-market: a sharp selloff, not a crash.
Why
- Nasdaq futures -1.7%, S&P 500 futures -1% pre-market
- Kospi closed -3.5%, Nikkei -2.65%, Stoxx 600 -0.9%
- US cash session opens 13:30 UTC; no closing numbers yet