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Wall Street smashed by months of volatility

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3 years ago

September 25, 2022

Wall Street neared bear market territory on Friday as stocks fell sharply to end the week with the Dow down more than 800 points.

The sell-off was driven by fears of a deeper recession, as data showed that manufacturing activity contracted for the fourth straight month.

The Dow is now down 20% from its peak in February, and if it falls below 19,000 it will officially enter bear market territory.

While some analysts believe that the market is overreacting to the latest data, others say that the sell-off is justified given the deteriorating economic conditions.

It remains to be seen whether the market can recover from this latest setback, but one thing is clear: Wall Street is in for a volatile ride in the weeks and months ahead.

The Dow was down more than 800 points, or 3.2%, at 24,608. The S&P 500 was down 3% at 2,754, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 2.8% at 7,433.

All three indexes are now down more than 20% from their all-time highs set in late September. The sell-off was driven by fears of a deeper recession as the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell below 1.6%.

The market has been deeply volatile in recent weeks on fears that the coronavirus outbreak will lead to a slowdown in global economic growth. Friday’s sell-off suggests that those fears are still very much present.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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S&P 500 dips as tech stocks struggle with AMD leading losses

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

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3 days ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

The S&P 500 fell as technology stocks faced intense selling pressure, dragging the broader market lower. AMD shares were particularly hard hit, falling 17% after its first-quarter forecast disappointed analysts.

Software names including Oracle and CrowdStrike also struggled, although Microsoft found some stability amid the sell-off.

Investors are now focused on Alphabet, which is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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