Stocks decline due to trade headlines affecting Nvidia and tech stocks

From Barron’s: 2025-04-16 09:55:00

Stocks opened lower on Wednesday due to trade headlines affecting Nvidia and other tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 310 points (0.8%), the S&P 500 by 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite by 2.2%.

The yield on the 2-year Treasury note decreased to 3.81%, while the 10-year yield fell to 4.33%. This shift in bond yields reflects the market’s reaction to the latest trade news impacting tech stocks and other industries.

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