US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
U.S. stock markets experienced a sharp decline as a strong jobs report fueled fears that the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates. Investors shifted capital away from overvalued tech and AI stocks toward safer sectors like healthcare and utilities.
Why it matters
Market volatility driven by interest rate expectations impacts global investment strategies and highlights concerns over the sustainability of the AI-driven tech rally.
Stock markets suffered a sharp drop on Friday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index seeing its biggest one-day drop since April 2025.
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