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Dow tumbles more than 700 points as inflation and tariff fears mount


Published on 2025-02-22 01:20:49 - CNN
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  • US stock markets fell sharply Friday after an economic report showed American consumers are growing increasingly fearful of price increases and how President Donald Trump's tariffs could reignite the inflation crisis.

The article from MSN Money discusses a significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tumbled by 800 points due to escalating fears over inflation and potential new tariffs. Investors are reacting to recent economic data suggesting that inflation might be more persistent than previously thought, prompting concerns about the Federal Reserve's response with tighter monetary policy. Additionally, the looming threat of new tariffs, particularly in the context of ongoing trade tensions, has added to market volatility. This combination of factors has led to a sell-off in stocks, with sectors like technology and industrials being hit particularly hard as investors reassess their portfolios in light of these economic pressures.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/dow-tumbles-800-points-as-inflation-and-tariff-fears-mount/ar-AA1zxDnj ]
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