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Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 715 Points as Inflation Unrest Grows


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 17:01 GMT by Kiplinger   Print publication without navigation

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The article from Kiplinger discusses the significant drop in the U.S. stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting by 715 points, driven by growing concerns over inflation and economic unrest. This decline was triggered by a report showing a higher-than-expected increase in the Producer Price Index (PPI), which rose by 0.7% in January, signaling persistent inflationary pressures. Investors are increasingly worried about the Federal Reserve's response, fearing that tighter monetary policy might be on the horizon to combat inflation, potentially leading to higher interest rates. This fear was compounded by geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing situation in Ukraine, which added to market volatility. Additionally, sectors like technology and consumer discretionary saw substantial losses, reflecting broader market anxiety about future economic stability and corporate earnings in an inflationary environment.

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