Dow Drops Over 300 Points as Tech Stocks Take a Hit
US stocks fell sharply on Friday, driven by a significant drop in major tech companies, raising concerns among investors
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It seems like investors are feeling a bit shaky. Alan Rechtschaffen from UBS mentioned that there’s a lot of uncertainty around trade and productivity, which isn’t helping the situation.
On top of that, the 10-year Treasury yield shot up above 4.6%, making bonds less appealing. Traders are adjusting their expectations for interest rates, especially with the government’s rising fiscal deficits.
Even with Friday’s drop, the markets managed to stay positive for the holiday week. Many investors are still hoping for a year-end rally, which often happens during the last few trading days of the year.
But if that rally doesn’t happen, it could spell trouble. Historically, when the so-called Santa Claus rally fails, the S&P 500 has seen lackluster returns in January.
So, it’s a bit of a mixed bag right now. Let’s see how things unfold in the coming days!