Stock Market Volatility Heightens: Fears of Downturn Loom

Uncertainty hangs heavy over the U.S. stock markets as futures trading experiences sharp declines, fueling concerns about a potential market downturn reminiscent of 1987’s Black Monday. Rising bond yields, reaching 4.4% for 10-year Treasury bonds and exceeding 5% for 30-year bonds, have intensified these anxieties. President Trump’s recent tariff measures further heighten the financial jitters, adding to an already precarious climate.