Business and Finance Business and Finance
Thu, April 17, 2025
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - Fortune
Data Sheet: The big picture
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - rnz
Pacific briefs for 17 April
Wed, April 16, 2025

Stocks sink as tariff back-and-forth roils trading: markets wrap


Published on 2025-04-16 22:01:59 - Fortune
  Print publication without navigation

  • The S&P 500 lost 2% and the Nasdaq 100 sank 3%, with the tech-heavy gauge on the brink of a technical correction.

On March 6, 2025, global stock markets experienced significant declines due to escalating tariff disputes between major economies, causing uncertainty and volatility in trading. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all saw sharp drops as investors reacted to the latest round of tariffs announced by the U.S. and retaliatory measures from China and the European Union. The ongoing trade tensions have led to fears of a global economic slowdown, with sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and automotive being particularly hard-hit. Analysts are closely monitoring the situation, with some suggesting that a resolution to the tariff disputes is crucial for stabilizing markets and restoring investor confidence.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/2025/03/06/stocks-sink-as-tariff-back-and-forth-roils-trading-markets-wrap/ ]