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Market Malaise: Unpacking This Morning’s Downturn

A 1.7% Average Decline in US Stocks in Two Hours Signals Broader Concerns—But Is It a Trend Reversal or Just a Temporary Blip?

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Bill Cara
Aug 01, 2025
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On one of the worst trading days of 2025, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones down by 1.7%, marking their steepest declines since late 2023. The Nasdaq has dropped even further—down 2.2%. And we haven’t hit 11:30 am yet.

The US market’s slip this morning may appear modest at first glance, but beneath the surface, it reflects a gathering storm of economic anxi…

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