U.S. Markets witnessed panic selling on Monday after Recession Fears
March 11, 2025: 
Key Takeaways:
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- S&P 500 down 2.7%, marking its worst daily percentage drop since December.
- Dow Jones falls 2%, its lowest since Trump's re-election campaign kicked off.
- Nasdaq crashes 4%, confirming a correction with a 10%+ drop from December highs.
- Tesla stock plunges 15.4%, Nvidia down 5%, with Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet also tanking.
- US Treasury yields drop sharply as investors flee to bonds.
- Oil prices sink, gold slips, and Bitcoin nosedives nearly 5%.
What Triggered the Market Sell-Off?
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The sharp global stock market sell-off was fueled by President Donald Trump's recent remarks, where he did not rule out a recession triggered by his tariff policies. Investors reacted negatively to:
Uncertain Trade Policies: Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China sparked fears of reduced consumer spending and lower corporate investments. Weak US Economic Data: Recent reports indicated a slowdown in job growth, leading to fears of economic contraction. Bond Market Warnings: US Treasury yields fell, signaling a shift toward safe-haven assets.
Market Reaction: Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, and Crypto
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Stock Market Performance
S&P 500: -2.7% (worst drop since December) Dow Jones: -2% (lowest since November) Nasdaq: -4% (biggest one-day loss since 2022)
Tech Stocks Hit Hard Tesla: -15.4% (worst drop since 2020) Nvidia: -5% Amazon, Meta, Alphabet: Sharp declines
Global Markets in Red
Asian Stocks: Japan’s Nikkei 225: -2.5% South Korea’s Kospi: -2.3% Australia’s S&P/ASX 200: -1.8%
European Markets: STOXX 600: -1.29%
US Treasury Yields Fall
2-Year Yield: -10.4 bps to 3.89% 10-Year Yield: -9.3 bps to 4.22% 30-Year Yield: -6.9 bps to 4.54%
Commodities Take a Hit
Oil Prices:
WTI Crude: $66.03 (-1.51%) Brent Crude: $69.28 (-1.53%)
Gold Prices: Spot Gold: $2,885.63 (-0.86%) Gold Futures: $2,882.70 (-0.76%)
Copper: $9,493.00 (-1.25%)
Cryptocurrency Bloodbath
Bitcoin: $79,028 (-4.88%) (lowest since November)
What’s Next?
Investors Await Key US Inflation Data – A high CPI print could force the Fed to keep rates higher, worsening market fears.
Global Recession Risks Rise – Asian and European markets already reacting negatively.
Corporate Earnings in Focus – Companies may lower forecasts due to weak demand and policy uncertainty.
Will Trump's policies push the US into recession, or is this a temporary market correction? Stay tuned for more updates! 
Last Updated on March 11, 2025 by Misha Bhatia
