Wall Street Shaken: Dow and Nasdaq Plunge Amidst Tariff Chaos
Stock Market Takes a Gut Punch as Tariff Turmoil Intensifies
The stock market took a brutal beating on Thursday, plunging to session lows as investors struggled to keep up with yet another round of tariff whiplash from the Trump administration.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) sank by over 400 points, down 1%, while the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC) tumbled nearly 2%. But it was the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) that felt the real pain—free-falling more than 2.6%, officially crashing into correction territory after losing more than 10% from its December record high.
Market Mayhem: Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariff Moves
Trade-war jitters sent shockwaves through Wall Street as investors struggled to predict how far President Donald Trump would push on tariffs. Initially, markets breathed a sigh of relief when Trump announced a pause on some tariffs for Mexican goods—but the calm didn’t last. Hours later, the White House confirmed that the delay also applies to Canadian imports, leaving traders and analysts scrambling to decipher the administration’s next move.
Wall Street Reacts: Fear and Uncertainty Take Hold
The market’s steep selloff reflects the deep unease surrounding Trump’s unpredictable trade policies. Investors are left questioning whether this is a temporary market correction or the beginning of a prolonged downturn as geopolitical tensions continue to simmer.
What’s Next? A Volatile Road Ahead
As Wall Street braces for more uncertainty, will the markets rebound, or is this just the beginning of a deeper financial shakeup?
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