Dow Plunges Over 1,000 Points Amid Tech Selloff; CNN Fear & Greed Index Signals ‘Extreme Fear’

Dow Plunges as Tech Stocks Tumble and Fear Rises

U.S. stock markets saw a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling over 1,000 points, closing at 39,593.66, as major tech names like Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla faced significant declines. The S&P 500 dropped 3.46% to 5,268.05, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 4.31% to 16,387.31, reflecting widespread investor unease.

Contributing to market volatility was the temporary 90-day pause on tariffs, which failed to calm investor fears about broader economic uncertainties. At the same time, inflation data came in cooler than expected. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from 2.8% in February to 2.4% in March, falling short of the expected 2.6%. Month-over-month, CPI saw a 0.1% decline, the first monthly drop since May 2020.

Sector-wise, energy, technology, and communication services bore the brunt of Thursday’s losses, while consumer staples showed resilience, managing to end the day in the green.

Meanwhile, the CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, a widely followed measure of market sentiment, remained deep in the “Extreme Fear” zone, registering a score of 8.4, down from 12.3. The index evaluates market emotion using seven key indicators and ranges from 0 (maximum fear) to 100 (maximum greed).

As fear grips Wall Street, investors are urged to exercise caution and stay informed about market drivers influencing sentiment and price action.

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