Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Wall Street traders left stocks hovering near all-time highs amid calls for a break after a $15 trillion rally from April lows, with traders awaiting a handful of Federal Reserve speakers and a key inflation measure. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
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Dow Jones Plunges 900 Points: Wall Street's Worst Day in Three Months Amid Tariff Sell-off

  • Dow Jones dropped nearly 900 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell over 2% each, marking Wall Street's worst day in three months.
  • US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and geopolitical tensions over Greenland triggered widespread selling.
  • Big Tech stocks lost over $700 billion in market value; US Dollar index fell, Bitcoin dropped below $90,000.
  • Haven assets like Spot Gold and Silver hit new peaks as investors shifted to risk-off strategies.
  • Danish Pension Fund's exit from US treasury positions and analysts' divided opinions on Trump's next moves added to market uncertainty.

Why It Matters: Wall Street experienced a significant sell-off due to tariff threats and geopolitical tensions, boosting haven assets.

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