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  Major Indices: S&P 500: Fell 6% (−322.44 points) to 5,074.08 Dow Jones Industrial Average: Dropped 5.5% (−2,231.07 points) to 38,314.86 Nasdaq 100: Slid 6.07% (−1,123.78 points) to 17,397.69 Russell 2000: Decreased 4.4% (−83.51 points) to 1,827.03 Market Overview: U.S. stock markets plunged on Friday, capping one of the worst trading sessions since the 2020 pandemic crash. The sharp downturn was driven by mounting global trade tensions after China announced retaliatory tariffs in response to President Donald Trump's recent tariff hikes. Market fears over a potential recession intensified, despite strong labor market data. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added to concerns by cautioning that tariffs may worsen inflationary pressures, further rattling investor sentiment. Sector Highlights: Technology stocks led the decline, with Apple tumbling 7.29%, dragging its market capitalization below the $3 trillion mark. Nvidia sank 7.36% to $94.31, while Tesla plu...

  Major Indices: S&P 500: -4.84% → 5,396.52 Dow Jones Industrial Average: -3.98% → 40,545.93 Nasdaq 100: -5.41% → 18,521.48 Russell 2000: -6.59% → 1,910.55 Market Overview: U.S. equities suffered their steepest one-day losses since the pandemic-driven selloff in 2020, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs. The S&P 500 plunged nearly 5%, wiping out approximately $2 trillion in market value. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the decline, tumbling over 6%, while the Dow shed nearly 4%. The sell-off was broad-based, driven by fears of a global trade war and concerns over its economic fallout. Tech stocks bore the brunt of the decline. Apple fell more than 9% amid fears of supply chain disruptions, as key iPhone components sourced from China are now subject to a 54% import tariff. Semiconductor stocks like Nvidia also dropped sharply, contributing to a staggering $900 billion reduction in the combined market cap of the “Magnifice...