Tariffs spark US junk bond sell-off as recession risk mounts
- Global markets plunged on April 4, 2025, due to new tariffs and recession fears.
- President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on most nations triggered the market decline.
- The Dow fell 2,231.07 points, the S&P 500 dropped 5.97%, and the Nasdaq fell 5.8%.
- China retaliated before markets opened with a 34% tariff on U.S. Goods, contributing to losses.
- Analysts warn of potential economic contraction; WTO suggests a possible 1% global trade drop.
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