While a four-digit loss grabs headlines, recent market history suggests these steep declines have often followed a familiar pattern. According to CNBC's analysis, the Dow has closed down by more than 1,000 points nine times over the past five years. Historical data shows that the Dow typically posts little change the day after a 1,000-point selloff, with a median return hovering around flat. Performance has tended to worsen over the following week, producing a median decline of 1.14%. Notably, three Federal Reserve officials dissented in favor of raising rates, suggesting policymakers remain divided and that further tightening could still be possible.