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U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday as investors weighed growing fears about AI-driven economic disruption and President Donald Trump’s decision to raise global tariffs to 15%.
The Dow dropped 1.5%, the S&P 500 fell 0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 lost 1%, with IBM plunging 13% after new AI developments from Anthropic intensified concerns about pressure on software companies.
China’s central bank kept its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3% and 3.5% for the tenth straight month, as policymakers balance supporting slowing growth with maintaining currency stability.
China’s economy expanded 4.5% year-on-year in Q4, its weakest pace since late 2022, amid weak consumer spending, a prolonged property downturn, and persistent deflationary pressures. Retail sales growth fell to a three year low, and the GDP deflator has remained negative for 11 consecutive quarters.
In the commodity market, gold fell from its fresh monthly high near $5,250, ending a four day rally as the US Dollar strengthened following the Fed’s hawkish tone. FOMC minutes and comments from officials signaled caution on rate cuts, pressuring gold.
However, markets still expect up to three rate cuts this year, while trade tensions and Middle East geopolitical risks may limit gold’s downside. Traders are now awaiting US economic data and Fed speeches for further direction.
Investors are also watching consumer confidence data, key tech results later this week from Nvidia and Salesforce, which could shape the market’s next move, in addition to an AI event from Anthropic aimed to demonstrate Claude capabilities,
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