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Wall Street Rattled as Tariffs Trigger Market Meltdown

Markets plunged last week after President Trump’s unexpected tariff escalation sparked fears of a global trade war, dragging the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 into bear market territory and causing sharp declines in the Dow and S&P 500. The sell-off extended across all sectors, including typically defensive areas like utilities and gold, while crude oil prices tumbled to 2021 levels and the VIX spiked, signaling heightened investor fear. Economic concerns deepened as JPMorgan revised its GDP forecast into negative territory and the Fed paused rate cuts amid uncertainty. With inflation reports and major earnings on the horizon, investors are bracing for more volatility, and many are retreating to cash as the safest option while awaiting clarity on trade policy and economic direction.