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Dow Dips Over 400 Points Following Tariffs Threat: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index In ‘Fear’ Zone – Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD)

Dow Dips Over 400 Points Following Tariffs Threat: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index In ‘Fear’ Zone – Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD)

Amazon.com Inc.AMZN reported better-than-expected revenues and sales results for its fourth quarter after the marketplace close Thursday. The company claimed it sees first-quarter internet sales to come in an array of $151 billion to $155.5 billion, up 5% to 9% year-over-year, down from market price quotes of $158.5 billion.

The University of Michigan’s customer belief study revealed an “abnormally large” spike in inflation expectations. The one-year rising cost of living outlook rose by a complete percentage indicate 4.3%, marking its highest level considering that November 2023.

On the macro front, February’s work report revealed a mixed result, with work growth reducing more than expected, yet unemployment dropped greater than anticipated, and earnings rose greater than anticipated.

Wall Road additionally videotaped losses recently as restored fears over inflation and profession tariffs eroded danger cravings. Financier uncertainty grew adhering to President Donald Trump’s statement that ‘reciprocatory tolls’ would certainly work following week.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the facility that higher concern applies stress on stock prices, while higher greed has the contrary impact. The index is computed based on 7 equal-weighted signs. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 stands for optimum concern and 100 signals maximum greediness.

1 eroded risk appetite
2 tariffs eroded risk
3 trade tariffs eroded