What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from {strong negative/moderately negative/mildly negative/neutral/mildly positive/moderately positive/strong positive}.

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Monday, with the Nasdaq entering bear-market territory and Dow falling into correction territory, as rising crude oil prices stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war raised concerns of an economic slowdown and further rise in inflation.
moderately negative