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Date: 04-apr-2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) suffered a dramatic drop of 1,489.83 points (-3.67%) on April 4, 2025, closing at 39,056.10. The sell-off reflects growing investor anxiety over worsening U.S.-China trade tensions and the possibility of a global economic slowdown.
The index saw volatile swings throughout the trading session, plunging to an intraday low of 38,816.26 after opening at 40,097.90. This steep decline brings the Dow’s losses for the week to over 2,500 points, firmly putting the index on a path toward a potential technical correction.
The downturn comes after both the U.S. and China escalated tariff threats. On Thursday, President Trump announced a 10% tariff hike on major imports. China retaliated within hours, imposing a sweeping 34% tariff on all U.S. goods. The escalating standoff has spooked investors, especially in industries heavily exposed to global supply chains.
Wall Street's key fear index, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), surged to a three-week high, signaling heightened investor unease. Many analysts now believe the Federal Reserve may consider an emergency rate adjustment if volatility continues.
"We’re entering dangerous territory where sentiment is overpowering fundamentals," noted equity strategist Samantha Lin of NY Equity Partners.
With no signs of easing in the trade war and global markets reacting sharply, investors are expected to remain on edge in the coming week. Economic data releases and central bank statements will be closely monitored for signs of relief or further turbulence.
For now, the Dow’s steep fall on April 4 stands as a stark reminder of how geopolitics can move markets—and how quickly confidence can erode in uncertain times.
04 Apr 2025
