On August 1, a sudden financial storm swept across global markets:
All three major U.S. stock indices plunged, with the Dow down 1.6%, the Nasdaq tumbling 2.3%, and the S&P 500 sinking over 1.8%. More than 4,500 stocks fell, leaving Wall Street in turmoil.
🔥 Tech Giants in Freefall:
Amazon plunged over 7%, erasing $178 billion in market cap—equivalent to ¥1.28 trillion RMB in a single day!
Nvidia dropped over 3%, losing ¥1 trillion RMB in value.
Meta, Tesla, Apple, Google, and Microsoft all followed suit, closing deep in the red.
👊 The crash was triggered by Trump’s latest “trade war strike”:
On July 31, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing “reciprocal tariffs” of 10% to 41% on several countries and regions. Though implementation was postponed to August 7, markets are already gripped by fear.
And that’s not all—
Trump also warned of additional targeted tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and other industrial essentials. These looming threats are likely to disrupt global supply chains further and amplify trade uncertainty. Meanwhile, U.S. courts are reviewing the legality of these tariffs, adding even more volatility to the mix.
🌪 Dollar Plunges, Gold Soars, Oil Tanks!
The U.S. dollar index fell sharply as risk-off sentiment surged. Gold prices skyrocketed past key resistance levels, while oil took a nosedive. Capital is moving swiftly to safe havens.
💸 Bitcoin and the Crypto Market Weren’t Spared!
The stock market crash sparked a chain reaction: BTC, ETH, and other major cryptos dipped sharply, with the crypto market losing over $100 billion in a single night.
Even Bitcoin—long hailed as “digital gold”—couldn’t withstand the panic.
📉 The current market is no longer driven by fundamentals,
but by “tariff fear” and political uncertainty.
Global investors are entering risk-off mode, and volatility is likely to increase in the short term. The fear hasn’t peaked yet.
🧠 Investment Tips:
Limit leverage and reduce short-term speculation; avoid chasing highs or panic selling.
Consider increasing exposure to safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds.
Be patient, and closely monitor U.S. policy updates and court rulings around August 7.
While crypto markets are hit, this may be a rare buying opportunity for quality assets.
This isn’t just a pullback—it’s a narrative shift.
As the market’s attention returns to tariff warfare and geopolitical risk, the storm is far from over.
✅ Stay grounded. The next strategic window is coming.
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