US stock market today: Market rebound - S&P 500 jumps 1.8%, Dow up 1.5%, Nasdaq surges 2.4%, but $5 trillion lost in 3 weeks amid Trump’s tariffs and inflation concerns
Major Index Rebounds
- S&P 500 (^GSPC): Up 1.8% after falling into correction territory
- Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC): Surged 2.3%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI): Climbed 1.4%
Weekly Performance
- Despite the rebound, all three indices remain on track for weekly losses exceeding 2%
Market Losses
- $5 trillion wiped out from the U.S. stock market in the last three weeks
Why did the stock market rally today?
After a sharp decline on Thursday, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) surged 1.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rebounded with a 2.3% jump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) followed suit, rising 1.4%. Despite this recovery, all three major indexes remain on track for weekly losses exceeding 2%.
Investor confidence received a boost after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer backed away from blocking a crucial funding bill, reducing the risk of a government shutdown. However, market volatility remains high, with traders closely monitoring President Trump’s escalating tariff battles with major trading partners.
Is the S&P 500 officially in correction territory?
Yes. With a 10.1% drop from its recent peak, the S&P 500 has officially entered correction territory, marking the fifth-fastest correction in the past 75 years, as per Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Nasdaq has also taken a hit, now down over 9% for the year.
Meanwhile, the small-cap-focused Russell 2000 has dropped nearly 18% from its recent high, approaching bear market status. The market’s sharp decline over the past three weeks underscores growing investor concerns about economic uncertainty and shifting trade policies.
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