US stocks ended a wild session lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.91% and the S&P 500 falling 0.23%. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.10%. The market’s volatility has raised concerns about an economic slowdown and rising inflation.
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports into the US last week, which have sent shockwaves through global markets. Investors are worried that the administration’s approach to trade imbalances is causing more problems than it solves.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 lost 11.83 points, or 0.23%. The Nasdaq Composite gained 15.48 points, but its overall performance was overshadowed by the decline in other indices.
Several major industry indexes declined on Monday, with real estate losing 2.4% and communications services gaining just 1%. Technology remained a bright spot, with Nvidia rising over 3% and Amazon adding 2.5%.
The market’s wild swings have left investors feeling uncertain about what the future holds. “It’s clear that investors favor either a pause or a different approach to trade imbalances,” said Rick Meckler, partner at Cherry Lane Investments.
Trump has threatened additional tariffs on China, which could further exacerbate the market’s volatility. The US President’s comments have raised concerns about an economic slowdown and rising inflation, which are causing worries among investors.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/futures-plunge-sp-500-eyes-bear-territory-market-rout-worsens-2025-04-07