US Stock Market Plunges $1.25T Amidst Inflation Concerns and Trade Tensions

The US stock market experienced a dramatic downturn on Friday as investors reacted to escalating inflation concerns and trade tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average alone dropped over 700 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posting significant losses, all signaling a heightened sense of uncertainty in the market. Market value decreased by more than $1.25 trillion as investors grappled with unexpectedly strong inflation data and ongoing trade disputes.