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The main focus of this story is the sharp decline in the Nasdaq Composite, which led the broader market selloff. The index plunged 4.18% in a single day—its worst performance in over a year—driven largely by a sudden drop in AI and technology stocks. After weeks of strong gains, investors quickly pulled back, showing how sensitive the Nasdaq is to shifts in sentiment, especially in high-growth sectors. A key trigger behind the Nasdaq’s fall was the stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report. While good for the economy, the data reduced hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime soon. Instead, markets are now considering the possibility of another rate hike. Higher interest rates tend to hurt tech stocks the most because their valuations rely heavily on future earnings, which become less attractive when borrowing costs rise. The selloff was intensified by weakness in AI-related companies, which had been leading the market rally. Stocks tied to semiconductors and artificial intelligence dropped sharply after signs that growth expectations may have been too optimistic. Even small disappointments—like weaker guidance from major chipmakers—were enough to trigger a broader pullback, highlighting how stretched valuations had become. Rising bond yields added further pressure on the Nasdaq. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to around 4.54%, making safer investments more appealing compared to riskier assets like tech stocks. As money flowed out of equities and into bonds, the Nasdaq faced heavier selling than other indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is less exposed to technology companies. The Nasdaq’s sharp drop reflects a shift in market expectations. Investors are moving away from high-growth, rate-sensitive stocks as the outlook for monetary policy tightens. While the broader economy remains strong, this strength is now working against the tech-heavy index, making the Nasdaq especially vulnerable in the current environment. #NasdaqWorstDayInOverAYear #NASDAQ