Global stock markets suffered a massive selloff following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs, resulting in a staggering loss of approximately $3.06 trillion in market capitalization.
U.S. Market Plunge Wall Street saw its worst trading session in over five years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging between 1,200 and 1,400 points, a drop of roughly 3.4%. The S&P 500 lost 4%, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 5.1%. The sell-off wiped out about $2.7 trillion in market value, raising fears of a broader economic downturn.
Asian and European Markets Follow Suit Major international markets mirrored Wall Street’s distress. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 3%, South Korea’s Kospi dropped 1.5%, and Australia’s ASX 200 declined 1.9%. In Europe, Germany’s DAX lost 1.7%, France’s CAC 40 declined 1.8%, and Britain’s FTSE 100 dropped 1.2%. The estimated combined losses from these regions totaled around $360 billion.
Cause of the Market Selloff The sharp declines came in response to the U.S. administration’s imposition of a universal 10% tariff on all imports, with even higher duties on certain countries—China faced a 54% total tariff, while Japan and South Korea were hit with 24% and 25% tariffs, respectively. Investors reacted negatively, fearing an impending trade war and economic slowdown.
Uncertain Outlook With escalating trade tensions, analysts warn of continued market volatility and potential long-term impacts on global economic growth. Investors now await further policy responses from governments and central banks to mitigate risks and restore confidence in the markets.
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