Trade Shock and Stock Market Plunge

A 'trade shock' led to the biggest stock market plunge since 2020, disappointing investors who were hoping for clarity on tariffs from President Donald Trump.

Stock market plunge due to trade shock

The biggest stock-market plunge since 2020 was sparked by a trade shock, disappointing investors who were hoping for an end to trade-policy uncertainty after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement. The S&P 500 dropped 4.8% as a result.