S&P 500 Faces Correction as Wall Street Concerns Mount
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 17:32
Understanding the S&P 500 Correction
The S&P 500 index succumbed to a correction on Thursday, witnessing a significant tumble of 10% in less than a month from its record peak. As of 1:30 EST, the index fell 1.4%, reaching just over 5,512, marking a stark decline from its recent high of 6,144.15 set on February 19.
Market Dynamics and Economic Concerns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 1.4%, while the Nasdaq composite registered a sharper decline of 2%. These losses reflect increasing fears regarding the economic landscape and uncertainties surrounding President Trump's trade policies.
- Key Index Movements:
- S&P 500: down 1.4%
- Dow Jones: down 1.4%
- Nasdaq: down 2%
- Potential Impacts:
- Economic slowdowns.
- Trade policy ramifications.
- Market sentiment shifts.
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