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Article Published on: 11TH MAR 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com
The U.S. stock market faced a significant downturn on Monday, shedding trillions in value as Wall Street grew uneasy over President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7%, bringing it nearly 9% below its record high from the previous month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 890 points (2.1%) after initially falling more than 1,100 points, while the Nasdaq composite sank 4%.
This marked the most turbulent day in a period of extreme market volatility, with the S&P 500 fluctuating over 1% in seven of the last eight sessions. Investors fear that Trump’s trade battles with Canada, Mexico, and China could stall economic growth or create uncertainty that stifles business and consumer activity.
Trump’s remark that Americans might experience a “little disturbance” due to these trade conflicts has only fueled concerns. According to Bloomberg, analysts are increasingly forecasting a U.S. economic downturn, raising alarms over potential long-term instability.